247: A COLLECTION OF C.W. PARKER TRADE EPHEMERA

C.W. PARKER FERRIS WHEEL TRADE CATALOG CIRCA 1925, The only known example of this 16-page catalog extolling the benefits and money making potential of a Parker Ferris Wheel. Charles Wallace Parker of Abilene and Leavenworth Kansas manufactured his first amusement ride in 1898 and went on to become a prominent figure in American amusement at the turn of the last century. This is one of only a few variations of Parker trade catalogs known and the only one of its type ever found.

Plus a 'Parker's Mechanical Shooting Gallery' trade card for B.F. Deuel, Agent for C.W. Parker, Abilene, Kansas, circa 1910; A C.W. Parker, Abilene, Kansas advertising flier promoting Shooting Galleries, double-sided, dated 1900; and A C.W. Parker Amusement Co. business card for P.D. Parker. Leavenworth, Kansas. Plus paper ephemera including an ink blotter, an Abilene, Kansas letterhead or memo blank and a photo-mechanical paste-up image of a carnival.
Measure 2.25 to 9 inches.
Very good condition, noting a few folds, chips and toning.
$200 - $300