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Busch-Reisinger Museum Scrapbook, 1976-1980

ARCH.2013.5.18, Rendition: 799120

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The image is an advertisement from Jordan Marsh, a department store, promoting various photo frames and photo albums for the Christmas season. The advertisement features several products and offers discounts ranging from 33% to 50%.

Here are the details of the products and the offer:

  1. Frames by Burnes of Boston:

    • Memories: Handcrafted frames in goldstone collage with a brown or burgundy mat. Available in two sizes: 14" x 19" (priced at $9.99) and 12" x 16" (priced at $7.99).
    • Gallery Series: Frames finished in antique gold, rust, or beige brown. Non-glare glass. Available in three sizes:
      • 8" x 10" (priced at $6.49)
      • 5" x 7" (priced at $4.99)
      • 4" x 6" (priced at $3.99)
  2. Norwood Photo Albums:

    • Giant Photo Album Book: 60 pages, 3 1/2" gold-plated rings, gold-embossed tooled leather-like cover, rounded corners. Available in various colors (blue, green, red, brown, ivory) and priced at $19.99.
    • Photo Album Book: 20 pages, 3 1/4" gold-plated rings, heavy leather-like cover, rounded corners. Available in the same colors as the Giant Photo Album Book and priced at $9.99.

The advertisement also includes a coupon at the bottom for customers to fill out and send in their orders. The coupon specifies the following information:

  • Jordan Marsh Store Locations: Boston, MA, and other locations in Massachusetts, Rhode Island, New Hampshire, Connecticut, Vermont, and Maine.
  • Order Information: Customers need to provide their name, address, city, state, zip code, phone number, item number, quantity, size, color, and price. Payment options include check, money order, or charge to Jordan Marsh or American Express card.
  • Order Deadline: Orders must be received by December 14, 1977, for Christmas delivery.

The advertisement emphasizes the convenience of shopping from home and the variety of products available for the holiday season.

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This image is an old newspaper or magazine advertisement for Jordan Marsh, a now-defunct department store chain. The ad is dated December 11, 1977.

The headline reads "the Christmas store with you in mind" and promotes savings of 33% to 50% or more on photo frames and photo albums from brands like Burnes of Boston and Norwood.

The advertisement features several items:

  1. Frames by Burnes of Boston:

    • A: "Memories" frames with goldtone college brown or beige mat, 19 openings (1.4" x 1.9"), priced at $9.99.
    • B: Oval openings for wallet size, priced at $6.49.
    • C: Rectangular openings, 3 x 4", priced at $6.49.
    • D: Single rectangular opening, 5" x 7", priced at $6.49.
    • E: Giant photo album book, 60 pages, 8.25" x 11", priced at $9.99.
  2. Photo Albums:

    • F: Jumbo photo album book, 20 pages, 8.5" x 11", priced at $9.99.
    • G: Jumbo photo album book, 31 gold-plated rings, 8.5" x 11", priced at $15.00.

The ad includes an order form for customers to fill out and mail in, specifying the item, quantity, size, and color. Instructions for charging purchases to Jordan's Account or American Express are also provided, along with contact information for the store in Boston, Massachusetts.

The ad encourages customers to mail and phone orders for Christmas delivery within their local delivery area if received by December 14, 1977. The store’s address and phone number are listed for inquiries.

The ad also features images of the products mentioned, showcasing how they look and their designs.

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The image is a vintage newspaper or magazine advertisement from Jordan Marsh, a department store, dated December 11, 1977. The advertisement is titled "The Christmas Store with You in Mind" and promotes photo frames and photo albums with significant discounts.

The main sections of the advertisement include:

  1. Frames by Burnes of Boston and Norwood Photo Albums:

    • A) "MEMORIES" goldtone collage frames in brown or beige mat, 19 openings (1.5" x 1.5"), priced at $9.99.
    • B) Gallery series finished in gold satin patina with suede overlays, rust, beige, brown, non-fare glass, oval openings for wallet size, priced at $6.49.
    • C) Rectangular openings, 3" x 4", priced at $6.49.
    • D) Single rectangular openings, 5" x 7", priced at $7.99.
    • E) Giant photo album book, 60 pages, 3.2" rings, blue boards, gold-tone color, priced at $15.99.
    • F) Jumbo photo album book, 20 pages, gold-plated rings, padded cover, priced at $9.99.
  2. Promotional Offer:

    • The advertisement offers savings of 33% to 50% or more on these products.
  3. Additional Information:

    • The store provides a coupon for mail-in orders, mentioning specific phone numbers for different regions.
    • Instructions for ordering by mail include filling out a form with quantity, item, size, color, and price.
    • Delivery within the local area is noted to be available if orders are received by December 14, 1977.
    • The store accepts Jordan Marsh or American Express cards for payment.
    • There are also notes on handling charges for orders over $1.01 and additional charges for delivery outside the local area.

The advertisement features visuals of the frames and albums, enhancing the appeal of the products.

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The image shows an advertisement from Jordan Marsh, a store, promoting their photo frames and photo albums. The ad is from a newspaper and is dated December 11, 1977.

The advertisement highlights several products:

  1. Frames by Burnes of Boston:
    • Memories: A set of frames with oval openings in gold-tone finishes, priced at $9.99.
    • Gallery Series: Set of frames with openings in various sizes, finished in satin patina with suede overlays, starting from $6.49.
    • Specific sizes and configurations include:
      • Oval openings for wallet size frames.
      • Rectangular openings (3" x 4").
      • Single rectangular openings (5" x 7").
      • Large photo album book (60 pages, 8.5" x 11").
      • Jumbo photo album book (20 pages, 14" x 13").
      • Blue and green photo albums with rounded corners, available in various sizes.

The advertisement offers substantial discounts, ranging from 33% to 50% off on these frames and albums.

There is a coupon section for customers to fill out and mail to Jordan Marsh, located at Box 191, Boston, Massachusetts. The coupon includes instructions for ordering and specifies that orders can be made via mail and phone. The address and phone numbers for different regions are provided for residents of Massachusetts, New Hampshire, Rhode Island, and Maine.

At the bottom, there's a note for accepting credit cards (Jordan Marsh or American Express) and mentions handling charges for orders over $10.00.

Additionally, the store's branding and a note to charge to a Jordan Marsh or American Express account are highlighted.

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The image is a scanned page of a catalog or advertisement from Jordan Marsh, likely from the mid-1970s, featuring a Christmas-themed store section. The heading reads "the christmas store with you in mind," indicating that the items displayed are intended for holiday shopping.

The main section of the page features several framed art pieces and photo albums:

  1. The top left section shows a wall display of various framed art prints, including circular and rectangular images, likely intended to give customers ideas for wall decor.
  2. The top right section features a closer look at two different framed sets of circular photographs, with ornate matting.
  3. The bottom half of the page displays two types of photo albums. One is a red album, and the other is a blue album, both of which appear to be of a high quality, suitable for storing memories.

The text on the right side of the page provides detailed descriptions and prices for the photo albums and frames, with a note that customers can save 33% to 50% on frames by Burnes of Boston and Norwood photo albums. The items listed include various sizes and types of frames and albums, with specific model names like "Memories" and "Gallery Series."

At the bottom, there is an order form for customers to fill out, providing details such as quantity, item number, size, color, and price, along with a section for the customer's details and payment information. The order form can be mailed or phoned in, with instructions for a 24-hour response time during the holiday season.

In the lower right corner, the Jordan Marsh logo is prominently displayed, along with a note that Jordan Marsh is a unit of Allied Stores. The page number (16) is visible in the bottom left corner.

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The image is an advertisement from the Jordan Marsh department store, promoting their Christmas photo albums and frames. Here’s a detailed summary:

Header:

The advertisement headline reads: "The Christmas store with you in mind," emphasizing personalized and thoughtful Christmas gifts.

Discount Offer:

The store offers savings of 33% to 50% and more on frames by Burns of Boston and Norwood photo albums.

Products:

Several photo album options are listed, each with a letter identifier (A to F) and their respective details and prices:

  • A) "Memories" - A handsomey crafted, gold-tone collage in a BROWN or BEIGE mat. Contains 19 openings (14" x 17"). Originally $14.99, now on sale for $9.99.
  • B) "Gallery Series" - Finished in a golden satin patina with suede overlays, RUST/BEIGE/BROWN. Non-glare glass, 10 oval openings for wallet size photos. Originally $10.00, now $6.49.
  • C) 8 openings for portrait photos, 4 rectangular openings 3" x 5". Originally $12.00, now $6.99.
  • D) Giant Photo Album - Contains 22 pages (32 double-page spreads), padded gold-color, tooled leather-like cover, rounded corners. Originally $20.00, now $9.99.
  • E) Jumbo Photo Album Book - Contains 20 pages, 3-1/4 gold-plated photo corners, padded leather-like cover, rounded corners (14" x 13"). Originally $15.00, now $9.99.
  • F) Single rectangular opening, 8" x 10" size, green padded leatherette cover.

Order Form:

At the bottom of the advertisement, there is an order form for mail-in purchases:

  • Mailing Details:

    • Name, Address, City, State, Zip Code.
    • Jordan Marsh box number in Boston, MA.
    • Residents of Maine during store hours need to add 5% sales tax.
  • Order Instructions:

    • Buyers should fill in the quantity, item (letter), size, color, and price.
    • Total amount should be calculated.
    • Payment options include Jordan Marsh or American Express cards.

Additional Information:

  • Orders totaling $7.01 or more will add $1.00 for handling charges.
  • Orders below $7.00 will incur a $0.50 handling charge.
  • Expected delivery date for orders received by December 12, 1977, is before Christmas.

Branding:

The advertisement prominently features the Jordan Marsh logo and branding, emphasizing it as part of a unit of Allied Stores.

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The image is a vintage advertisement for Jordan Marsh, titled "the christmas store with you in mind." It promotes photo albums and frames with discounts ranging from 33% to 50% and more.

The ad features four color photographs:

  1. Top left photo shows a wall with multiple framed pictures in different shapes and sizes.
  2. Top right photo shows four different photo frame designs labeled A, B, C, and D.
  3. Bottom left photo shows a red photo album with some photos placed nearby.
  4. Bottom right photo displays a blue photo album and another smaller album stacked on top.

The text details the items as frames by Burnes of Boston and Norwood photo albums, describing the features and prices for various photo albums and frames. The ad includes a mail-in order form at the bottom with options to choose quantity, item, size, color, and price, and instructions for payment methods including Jordan Marsh's account, American Express card, or Mastercard.

Also handwritten on the side is the note "Boston Globe Dec 1, 1977," indicating the date and source of the ad.

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The image depicts a vintage newspaper advertisement for a store named Jordan Marsh, which is promoting various items as part of a Christmas sale — "the christmas store with you in mind". The ad specifically features "frames by Burnes of Boston and Norwood photo albums" with savings from 33% to 50%. The layout includes multiple images:

  • Top left: A collection of different styled picture frames displayed on a wall, showcasing various portraits and artworks.
  • Top right: A grid of nine oval framed portraits.
  • Middle left: Two stand-up photo frames with multiple oval openings, each containing a portrait.
  • Middle right: A wall display with three photo frames showcasing a total of 14 clipped portraits.
  • Bottom left: Two photo albums lying on a flat surface: one is red and appears to be leather or leatherette, and the other is blue.
  • Bottom right: The blue photo album is opened to reveal its pages, several of which contain photographs.

Below these images is the store's address in Boston, MA, along with phone numbers for catalog sales and customer service. There's a cut-off section at the bottom of the image for placing an order, which includes spaces for quantity, item number, item description, and price, indicating this was a mail-order form. It notes that mail and phone orders are accepted, and there's a prompt for using a Jordan Marsh or American Express card. The print is small, but legible, and there are signs of wear and tear on the paper, suggesting the ad is quite old. The overall feel is dated, likely from several decades ago given the style of the advertisement and the products.

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The image depicts a vintage advertisement for Jordan Marsh, a department store, promoting Christmas-themed photo frames and albums. The ad is titled "the christmas store with you in mind" and highlights savings of 33% to 50% and more on frames by Burnes of Boston and Norwood photo albums.

Key Elements of the Image:

  1. Main Text and Slogan:

    • The headline, "the christmas store with you in mind," emphasizes the holiday theme and personalization of the products.
    • A prominent tagline states "save 33% to 50% and more!" to attract customers with discounts.
  2. Product Displays:

    • The advertisement features several photographs of photo frames and albums in various styles and colors, showcasing their design and functionality.
    • Frames are shown with multiple photo openings, including rectangular and square formats, with options for goldtone collage finishes and different mat colors (e.g., brown, beige).
    • Albums are displayed in various sizes, including wallet-sized, giant photo albums, and jumbo photo albums, with descriptions of features like rounded corners, leather-like covers, and gold-plated spines.
  3. Product Details:

    • Frames:
      • MEMORIES: Goldtone collage frames with brown or beige mats, priced at $9.99.
      • GALLERY SERIES: Satin brown with suede overlays, priced at $6.49.
    • Albums:
      • GIGANT PHOTO ALBUM: Gold-colored, heavily padded, with leather-like covers, priced at $9.99.
      • JUMBO PHOTO ALBUM: Gold-plated spine, leather-like cover, priced at $9.99.
      • GIANT PHOTO ALBUM: Blue, green, red, brown, or ivory, priced at $9.99.
    • The ad also mentions stationery, sixth-floor displays, and Boston and branch locations.
  4. Additional Information:

    • Order Form: At the bottom of the ad, there is a section for customers to send in orders by mail. It includes fields for name, street, city, state, zip code, and quantity and item details.
    • Payment Options: Customers can pay by check, money order, or charge to American Express.
    • Shipping Details: Orders totaling $7.00 or more qualify for free delivery within the local delivery area. For orders under $7.00, a 50¢ handling charge applies, and normal delivery charges may apply for out-of-town orders.
  5. Visual Layout:

    • The ad is well-organized, with clear sections for product images, descriptions, and ordering information.
    • The background includes a collage of portraits and illustrations, adding a personal and festive touch to the design.
    • The ad is slightly worn, with visible creases and handwritten notes (e.g., "LLL" and "2096 copy") in the top left corner, suggesting it may be a preserved or archived copy.
  6. Branding:

    • The Jordan Marsh logo is prominently displayed at the bottom right, reinforcing the store’s identity.
    • The ad also mentions "a unit of Allied Stores" and encourages customers to charge it using their Jordan Marsh or American Express card.

Overall Impression:

The advertisement is designed to appeal to customers looking for personalized Christmas gifts, emphasizing affordable luxury through significant discounts and a variety of stylish photo frames and albums. The inclusion of an order form and detailed shipping information makes it convenient for customers to purchase directly from the ad. The festive and warm aesthetic, combined with the practical details, creates a compelling promotional piece.

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This image is of an advertisement for Jordan Marsh, a department store. The advertisement is for photo albums and frames, and it highlights the store's Christmas sale, which offers discounts of 33% to 50% on selected items. The advertisement features a collage of different photo albums and frames, with descriptions and prices listed. The store's name, Jordan Marsh, is prominently displayed at the bottom of the advertisement, along with a phone number and address. The advertisement also includes a form for customers to fill out to order items, with options for payment by check, money order, or credit card.