Sunday, July 12, 2015
Arkham Library Bookmark
A handy bookmark from the Arkham Public Library, circa 1926. Just the thing to hold your place when you're perusing a forbidden tome. The first version is clean, the second has edge wear and color mottling appropriate for a period printed item. Just right click and "Open Link in New Tab" to download the full-sized versions, print on cardstock, and trim to size.
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Very nice. Plus it makes a great prop for a RPG or LARP by putting a clue written on the back of the book mark.
Here’s a link to a short history of bookmarks – they’re older than you think.
http://www.miragebookmark.ch/wb_history.htm
A site giving a list of sites with bookmarks of all kinds and from many nations. You can mine this site for tons of examples http://www.miragebookmark.ch/link-collection-on-bookmarks.htm
@ CoastConFan
Thank you for the kind words, and the links. I'm amazed at some of the cool supplemental material you're able to dig up.
Brilliant prop - and also a fun item to have and to use for the heck of it.
My local library used to have a big stack of these (printed with the appropriate information) on the desk in an attempt to stop people using inappropriate bookmarks. I remember the comments about lettuce leaves, live matches and cigarettes being left in returned books. I've often found paper-clips attached to books that I have borrowed.
Of course, modern libraries can't afford such frivolities (indeed, some libraries can't even afford books!)
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