Advertisement for Superfine Linen Record, 1949
Provenance : Société d’histoire de la Rivière-du-Nord, Rolland Company Fonds
Call number : P001, S05, SS02, SSS02
Date : 1949
The Rolland Company’s advertisements for its Superfine Linen Record over the years always had a touch of originality. One thread seems to link them: inscribing their oldest paper in history by comparing it to great inventions, historic events, or celebrities.
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First came the Trojan Horse.
The Greeks struggled until the Trojan Horse helped them get within Troy’s walls. Today, good strategists find it easy to penetrate the citadels of trade by using Superfine Linen Record, Canada’s premium bond paper, made entirely from new rag. Firms looking for dignified, tasteful letterhead while find everything they want with Rolland’s renowned fine paper.
The challenge of time … For documents that must last … securities, insurance policies, currency, contracts and deeds … Superfine Linen Record stands up to the test of time
Insist that your printer, lithographer or engraver use Rolland rag paper for your stationery. Their beauty and quality will inspire the most skillful artisan.