. The American stationer. ce opposite to the projections; thenhe tried the thin glass of commerce, engraving ahoUow design. The two methods may be com-bined. When at rest the mirror is plane, andgives good images. By a blowing or suckingaction the characteristic features are broughtout. Both sides are silvered. A remarkable specimen of ancient Babylonianworkmanship has been received as a portion ofthe proceeds of Mr. Rassams expedition, whichis of interest to metallurgists as well as to an-tiquaries. It is the largest single specimen ofbronze casting which has been found in Mesopo-tamia, and i


. The American stationer. ce opposite to the projections; thenhe tried the thin glass of commerce, engraving ahoUow design. The two methods may be com-bined. When at rest the mirror is plane, andgives good images. By a blowing or suckingaction the characteristic features are broughtout. Both sides are silvered. A remarkable specimen of ancient Babylonianworkmanship has been received as a portion ofthe proceeds of Mr. Rassams expedition, whichis of interest to metallurgists as well as to an-tiquaries. It is the largest single specimen ofbronze casting which has been found in Mesopo-tamia, and is a very weighty plate of metal fivefeet four inches long, with a breadth of twenty-one inches and a thickness of two inches. Theform of the plate leaves experts in doubt as toits original purpose, but it may possibly be one ofa pair of folding doors. A. M. COLLINS, SON & CO., -MANUFACTURERS OF- ©mi*€l^ mmd ©mi*d Boards —FOR— STATIONERS, PRINTERS, LITHOGRAPHERS, ETC.,513 ^r-gh: stfleet, fhii_.^ideil,f>h:i^.. MERRIAM MFG. GO, Manufacturers of SUNK-HANDLE CASH BOXES, All weights and grades. Sizes, 7 to 18 inchesinclusive. Tumbler Locks, assorted Keys. Also Post-Off ce and Billhead Cases, With other Tin Goods adapted to the bestCommercial Stationers Trade. Address MEKRIAM MFG. CO., DURHAM, T. Depot with Henry Bainbridgk & Co. GHROMO ADVERTISING CARDS, ^^^Scll^l&BlPAPERSi BORDERS. CHARLES BECK, Importer and Manufacturer, ^^■^TxSTsfpmL^lL^^^^^^^^ JAPANESE HANDKERCHIEFS AND NAPKINS For the Season of 1S80. TX TEare now prepared to furnish these goods in from Twenty-five toVy Thirty patterns, in new and elegant designs. They areas soft and pli-able as silk, and their cost is less than that of washing linen or cotton. Theyare especially adapted for use at Public Dinners, Picnics, Hotels, Steamboats,Restaurants, &c. CLEVELAND PAPEE COMPANY, Sole Importers, Cleveland, Ohio. FOR SALE BY Rice, Kendall & Co., Boston, Mass.; Robert Gair, New York, N. Y.; ClevelandPaper Co


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