Glass Advertising Slide - Cole's Book Arcade, Pitman's Fountain Pens, circa 1900

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Summary:: Alternative Name(s): Glass Slide; Advertising Slide
Used: circa 1900

Glass slide featuring black cursive script on clear background. The script implores the reader to buy a Pitman's 'Fono' Self-filling Fountain Pens from Cole's Book Arcade. It is one of a series of glass slides related to the teaching of Pitman Shorthand in Melbourne, porbably at Zercho's Business Colleges, Collins Street, about 1900.

The glass slides were acquired in three wooden boxes. Subjects include: the strokes of Pitman's Shorthand; examples of historic fonts; test slides; poems about the typewriter, assorted office technology, historic photographs, buildings and advertising. This slide is of cursive writing, addressed to Cole's Book Arcade, requesting them to supply two fountain pens.
Description:: Clear glass slide featuring black cursive script on clear background. Hand-written appearance. Black border.
Acquisition Information:: Donation from Mr Ian Lamont, 1989

Discipline:	History
Dimensions:	8.20 cm (Height), 8.20 cm (Width)

Tagged with:	advertising, booksellers, education, retailing, secretarial work
Themes this item is part of:	Edward William Cole, Bookseller (1832-1918), Cole's Book Arcade Collection, Public Life & Institutions Collection
Primary Classification:	EDUCATION
Secondary Classification:	Classroom Equipment
Tertiary Classification:	writing equipment
Inscriptions:	'To Cole's Book Arcade;/ Please send me one of Pitman's / 'Fono' Self-filling Fountain Pens./ They're bonzer, and make splendid presents. Also send one of their 'Safety' pattern. The girls like this latter style because it can be carried in any position and does not leak. Both styles at 7/6 each. Please post at once'. [in best cursive writing].
Format:	Glass Slide: Black & White
Organisation Named:	Cole's Book Arcade, Melbourne, Victoria, Australia, circa 1900