Aiko’s Art Materials Import, Inc. Paper Sample Books, circa 1960s-2000s
Scope and Contents
The collection contains Japanese paper sample books that were created by Aiko’s Art Materials Import, Inc. Each sheet is identified with its name, product number and the paper size. Although the sample books are undated, the covers include the store’s address which roughly indicates the time period in which they were assembled. The vast majority of the sample books were printed and collated in Japan. The collection includes inventory and price lists that were continually updated to reflect the current stock (ca. 1950s-1990s) and promotional material - such as informational sheets about the products and supplies sold within the store. Also present are magazine and newspaper articles related to the store (ca. 1984-2002).
Dates
- circa 1960s-2000s
Extent
From the Collection: 7 boxes
Language of Materials
From the Collection: English
From the Collection: Japanese
General
8 sample books from the 714 North Wabash and 4 sample books from the 3347 North Clark Street locations; sample books are roughly divided into the following paper types : Book I – Hosho, Torinoko, Kozo Paper, Book II – Homespun Paper, Book III – Dyed Paper (Solid Color), Book IV – Textured Paper, Book V – Designed (Paper on Paper), Book VI – Dyed Paper, Book VII – Metallic Paper, Book VIII – Tissues, Lace Paper; some of these books are disassembled, others are missing samples and one appears defective in that identifying information has been cropped off (it could be a mock-up)
Repository Details
Part of the JASC Legacy Center Repository