This collection provides only very limited representation of the Bayne printing company and its work over several decades. No documents of the firm are given here, although some select items may be found in other collections in the archives.

The furniture negatives show furniture buyers a sample of the piece of furniture before buying, and this made it easier for door-to-door salesmen. The negatives are detailed pictures of furniture, parks, Grand Rapids buildings, roads and statues. Most of the glass negatives are of furniture, while the film negatives are of Grand Rapids buildings and parks. There are also large film negatives of the Grand Rapids Press book and a small historical background on James Bayne and his company. The Bayne Co. interiors show shots such as people working in the photo studios, in offices, or darkrooms. Other shots show printing machinery. The Parks shown in the Grand Rapids area are Aman Park, Caledonia Park, Chief Hazy Cloud Park, Fallasburg Park, and Fisk Knob Park. The furniture pieces shown are sofas, desks, dressers, tables, and sideboards.