{"product_id":"antique-metamorphic-needle-book-with-optical-illusion-graphics-un-laberge-co-junior-store-manchester-new-hampshire-circa-1903-with-original-needles-20260108","title":"Lot 218 - Antique Metamorphic Needle Book With Optical Illusion Graphics, U.N. Laberge \u0026 Co. “Junior Store,” Manchester, New Hampshire, Circa 1903, With Original Needles","description":"\u003cp\u003eAntique paper needle book featuring clever metamorphic and optical illusion graphics, advertising U. N. Laberge \u0026amp; Co.’s “Junior Store,” 1171–1175 Elm Street, Manchester, New Hampshire. One panel depicts a dual-image profile illusion described as containing “twice as many women’s faces as men’s,” while the reverse shows a humorous caricature scene promoting dry goods, fancy goods, and small wares.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eInterior retains original needles secured to cloth pads, including a “Superior Grooveless Sharps” needle label marked “Made in Germany,” consistent with the early 20th century. Printed calendar inside indicates 1903, providing a strong period reference. Overall wear, toning, edge softening, and light staining consistent with age and use; contents remain intact and legible.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Memory Hole Vintage","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":52192841826593,"sku":"20260108-LOT218","price":8.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0073\/9101\/9067\/files\/20260108-2321_61c394f2-5fa3-4ebe-82bb-ebf692ab936e.jpg?v=1767561360","url":"https:\/\/graniteunionauction.com\/products\/antique-metamorphic-needle-book-with-optical-illusion-graphics-un-laberge-co-junior-store-manchester-new-hampshire-circa-1903-with-original-needles-20260108","provider":"Granite Union Auction Company","version":"1.0","type":"link"}