November 1896

Illustration of a calendar surrounded by leaves displaying the month of November for the year 1896.  Illustration is on a blue background.

Pocket diaries, including pocket calendars, were an extremely popular item from the time of their invention in the late 18th century through to the development of digital options in the mid 20th century. During the latter half of the 19th century, advertisers began printing calendars as promotional items to increase their sales and drive business. As a producer of novelty and advertising goods, Whitehead & Hoag produced a monthly calendar button between 1896 and through at least November, 1897. Today, examples from this series are rare.