Beistle company, which started out in 1900 making paper products, was one of the very first companies to make halloween decorations and party goods. Dennisons bogie book vintage halloween decorations, 1920. The dennison bogie books featured amazingly creative displays of festooned crepe swags and garland, hanging decorations depicting witches, ghosts, scary pumpkins, black cats and other symbols we associate with halloween as well as a vast array of games and favors. The giant halloween ephemera factory in framingham, mass. Dennisons bogie book 11th edition dennisons bogie book 11th edition originally uploaded by dragonflydesignstudio. Issued by dennison beginning in 1909 as a way to directly reach the end consumer, the concept didnt take off right away, so the next issue was released in 1912. Dennisons bogie book for halloween 1920 silent sundays. A 1922 guide for vintage decorating and entertaining at halloween and thanksgiving 10th edition as want to read. See all formats and editions hide other formats and editions.
Primarily from the 1920s, this collection also includes the much rarer 19 and 1914 bogie books. The company produced one for every halloween season thereafter. In the early 20th century, the dennison manufacturing company built a business empire on halloween costumes, pumpkinthemed party invitations, diecut ghosts, and orangeandblack table decorations. Jun 02, 20 reproduction of the original dennison s bogie book. The bogie books showed the reader how to throw a successful halloween party for adults. Oct 08, 2017 from 1912 to 1934, the dennison paper company published a yearly guide called dennisons bogie book. There are many reproductions of these dennison books, this is an original. Dennison s bogie book, by dennison manufacturing co 1920. The dennison paper company were the producers of halloween theme paper products. It is very nice of you to share your bogie books with everyone. Dennisons bogie book vintage halloween collectibles wish list.
The 1909 dennison s bogie book is the first and rarest issue, with only a handful of copies extant. Dennisons bogie book for halloween 1920 by eva halloween on may 15, 2016 0 illustration from dennisons bogie book, a 1920 guide to halloween games and handicrafts. Dennisons bogie book for halloween 1920 the public domain. Three years later, in 1912, dennison officially began issuing its annual bogie books in paper booklet format. The dennisons bogie book of 1915 is a guide that provided ideas and suggestions for planning and decorating for vintage halloween celebrations.
See more ideas about vintage halloween, halloween and halloween books. Halloween ebook collection dennisons, bogie book, kindle. Named bogie book after the mythical mischievous little. Dennison s bogie book a 1925 guide for vintage decorating and entertaining at halloween and thank. Dennisons bogie book a 1925 guide for vintage decorating and entertaining at halloween and thank dennison manufacturing co. The dennison manufacturing company, founded in 1897, manufactured paper boxes, paper party favors and other paper goods. I especially love old halloween antiques, but true halloween collectibles are pricey. Halloween revelers could find an array of ideas for party activities, costumes, and decorations using the companys paper. Jul 2, 2017 original halloween bogie book dennison craft 1926 14th edition catalog. Crow on jol candy bowl from johanna parker at vint.
Dennisons bogie books were published in the early 20th century. Dennisons bogie book a 1922 guide for vintage decorating and entertaining at halloween and thanksgiving 10th edition dennison manufacturing co. Original halloween bogie book dennison craft 1926 14th edition. They included menus, ideas for games and many, many suggestions for decorations and costumes. The dennison bogie books were a great source for party planning that advertised many of the dennison halloween decorations available that particular year each book was printed. But the original 16 bogie books are the most collectible today. Front wrap creased else a near fine copy of this scarce booklet. Here are some pages from the 1923 dennisons bogie book for halloween and thanksgiving. Today, collectors use the bogie books as bibles of halloween ephemera. Dennisons bogie book 1915 guide for vintage decorating.
Dennisons bogie book 1915 guide for vintage decorating and. Jul 28, 2015 dennisons bogie book a 1922 guide for vintage decorating and entertaining at halloween and thanksgiving 10th edition. The first bogie book was issued in 1909, the second in 1912 and from that time on, an annual issue was released every year through 1934, with the exception of a brief. Do you wish all the money in the world belonged to you so you could buy halloween collectibles. In 1927, dennison switched to other halloween party magazines in various titles and formats and issued them sporadically until 1934. Oct 21, 2014 can you talk a little about dennisons bogie book and what that is. Here for your consideration is this highly collectible hard to find hard cover dennisons bogie book. Dennison1926 halloween bogie bookfun ebooks entertainment. Beginning in 1909 and continuing through 1934, dennison manufacturing company entered the halloween party niche with their colorful party idea books called bogie books. Dennisons bogie book halloween thanksgiving 1923 ebay. First published in 1920, this bogie book features the following ideas with suggestions for planning, decorating and preparing a party that wont soon be forgotten. Im a fan of just about anything vintage including halloween. Frohliches halloweenhalloween itemshalloween picturesvintage halloween.
Dennisons bogie book a 1912 guide for vintage decorating and entertaining at halloween. This softcover book may, or may not have had a decorated cover, but it appears to have been given out as a promotional to advertise for dennisons halloween items. Oct 19, 2009 here are some pages from the 1923 dennison s bogie book for halloween and thanksgiving. Dennison s bogie book a 1922 guide for vintage decorating and entertaining at halloween and thanksgiving 10th edition.
Paper, entertaining, games, halloween publisher framingham, mass. This historic item includes general history, use, details and instructions regarding creating the extremely decorative halloween and thanksgiving paper decorations used so artistically during the flapper era. Halloween began to take off as a holiday in the late 19 th century. They are a great resource today for what was available and provide some interesting oldtime party tips and suggestions. Dennison paper goods are still in business under the umbrella of averydennison, but in 1920 as a separate entity, they. Dennisons bogie book vintage halloween collectibles. Jan 01, 2009 dennison s bogie book a 1925 guide for vintage decorating and entertaining at halloween and thank dennison manufacturing co. Aug 12, 2018 vintage style halloween clickers at vintage hallow. A reproduction of the dennisons bogie book that was was originally published in the year 1915. Dennisons bogie book by dennison manufacturing, maggie. The hairraising prices of the bookthinker newsletter. An empire built on orange crepe paper dennison halloween. Dennisons bogie book a 1922 guide for vintage decorating. Decoration, costume and party suggestions from 1920 for the night of halloween, that one time of all the.
So in order to really show off their inventory, they issued these bogie books. Vintage style halloween clickers at vintage hallow. Dennisons bogie book for halloween 1920 the public. Vintage halloween dennisons bogie book party costumes digital download printable image 300 dpi biggdesigns 5 out of 5 stars 1,553. I have one myself and would love to get more but they are so expensive. Dennisons bogie book by dennison manufacturing, maggie mack. The bogie books were a great source for party planning, each year showing. It showed all of its products and how to decorate rooms with them. The highlycollectable and much coveted bogie books were a series of partygiving guidebooks that were produced by the dennison manufacturing company of framingham, mass. Halloween decorations, costumes, favors,games and menus as you can see in the pictures these party ideas would just be so much fun to make. The bogie books were a great source for party planning, each year showing different ideas to match the new products being released by dennison.
Oldtime halloween party suggestions the suggestions may be followed explicitly, or they may simply serve as the foundation upon which a hostess may build her party. A small sample on the ideas and suggestions found in the 1915 bogie book include the following. Interest in halloween yesteryears has spawned a growing sidearm in the halloween retail industry, replica vintage halloween decor. From 1912 to 1934, the dennison paper company published a yearly guide called dennisons bogie book. Can you talk a little about dennisons bogie book and what that is. This softcover book may, or may not have had a decorated cover, but it appears to have been given out as a promotional to advertise for dennison s halloween items and has 32 illustrated pages, with text.
Thousands worked for the dennison manufacturing co. Dennison s bogie book a 1922 guide for vintage decorating and entertaining at halloween and thanksgiving 10th edition dennison manufacturing co. Halloween revelers could find an array of ideas for party activities, costumes, and decorations using the. They are a great resource today for what was available and provide. A reproduction of the dennison s bogie book that was was originally published in the year 1915. In 1909, they published their first halloween catalog, called the dennison bogie book, which not only featured items to purchase for halloween parties but provided decorating suggestions for the holiday as well, in which company staff could be written to for assistance. Dennisons bogie book a 1925 guide for vintage decorating and entertaining at halloween and thank paperback january 1, 2009 by dennison manufacturing co. Dennisons bogie book a 1925 guide for vintage decorating and.
Colour cover and grey, black and orange images throughout. Halloween suggestions magazine the new bogie book halloween issue dennison company 1931, status. In 1909, they published their first halloween catalog, called the dennison bogie book, which not only featured items to purchase for halloween parties but provided decorating suggestions for the holiday as well, in which company staff could be. Dennison bogie book, 1926 edition, pg 1 throwing and oldfashion halloween affair lends a quaint and timeless feel to any halloween party. While halloweens origins were rooted in superstition and fortune telling, by the 1910s, americans of all ages celebrated the holiday as a night of innocent fun. Dennisons bogie book 1920 free download decoration, costume and party suggestions from 1920 for the night of halloween, that one time of all the year when an opportunity is supposed to be given for looking into the future and having ones fate settled for the coming twelve months. Lots of the old vintage crepe paper items were from dennison s. The dennison s bogie book guide of 1915 continues to be a great resource for halloween party planning and provide interesting old time hallowe party tips and suggestions.
From the late 1800sthrough the 1930s, halloween parties geared toward adults werevery popular. Dennisons bogie book a 1922 guide for vintage decorating and. A hybrid idea book and catalog, it was full of suggestions for throwing the perfect halloween party, all with dennison products, of course. These bogie books are avidly collected today, bringing very strong prices for nearmint examples.
Collection of 8 original dennison bogie halloween books. The dennison s bogie book of 1915 is a guide that provided ideas and suggestions for planning and decorating for vintage halloween celebrations. Oct 10, 2012 1920s dennison s bogie book includes decorations for fall festivals and thanksgiving, but believe me when i say that they pale in comparison with the crazy, crazy halloween trimmings offered up for design and purchase in this booklet. Though trickortreating started in the 1920s, it didnt really become ubiquitous until the 1950s. Dennisons bogie book, by dennison manufacturing co 1920. While halloween s origins were rooted in superstition and fortune telling, by the 1910s, americans of all ages celebrated the holiday as a night of innocent fun. Up for bid is another marvelous dakota prairie treasures comb bound book republication of our original, dennisons bogie book, originally published in 1923. Lots of the old vintage crepe paper items were from dennisons.
Condition is as shown, with normal wear and slight chipping on several of the spines, one of the bogie books is library bound and shows date stamp from 1921. Except for 1918 and 1932, dennison issued one annually through 1935. Sep 17, 2011 there are many reproductions of these dennison books, this is an original. Oct 31, 2009 beginning in 1909 and continuing through 1934, dennison manufacturing company of framingham, massachusetts entered the halloween party niche with their colorful party supply catalogs, appropriately named bogie books. They captured the spirit of the season with vivid, colorful covers in stunning artistry. Reproduction of the original dennison s bogie book.
Dennisons bogie book a 1925 guide for vintage decorating. Dennison also made bogie books, retrohalloween versions of martha stewarts living magazine. In order to advertise and sell its stock, dennison issued its first bogie book catalog in 1909. Dennison sbogiebook sticksareplacedacrossthetopoftheshade andno. The graphics and pictures are magnificent examples of halloween artistry and glimpses of. Dennisons the bogie book how to entertain on halloween. The 1909 dennisons bogie book is the first and rarest issue, with only a handful of copies extant. Today, they make replica items of their very own designs.
Up for bid is another marvelous dakota prairie treasures comb bound book republication of our original, dennison s bogie book, originally published in 1923. Aug 3, 2019 vintage halloween bogie books from dennison. Oct 19, 2009 halloween 1925 dennison s bogie book halloween1920. Beginning in 1909 and continuing through 1934, dennison manufacturing company of framingham, massachusetts entered the halloween party niche with their colorful party supply catalogs, appropriately named bogie books. Dennisonsbogiebook sticksareplacedacrossthetopoftheshade andno. Here for your consideration is this collectible dennisons magazine entitled halloween suggestion the new bogie book. Decoration, costume and party suggestions from 1920 for the night of halloween, that one time according to the book of all the year when an opportunity is supposed to be given for looking into the future and having ones fate. Originally published in 1912, this bogie book features the following ideas and suggestions for planning and decorating for vintage.
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