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Partial list of contracts executed by American Painting & Decorating Company Inc., 126-128 Milk Street, Boston, Mass.

Collection Type

  • Ephemera

Date

undated

Location Note

Product catalogues: Interior decoration and finishes: Paint

GUSN

GUSN-272644

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Description

The individual or organization, architect and contractor is included. The contracts are grouped under headings such as residences, hospitals, hotels, libraries, churches, colleges and factory buildings. The back cover has a drawing of the Boston Stone 1737 with the acronym "APD Co."

Details

Descriptive Terms

advertising
business (commercial function)
paint (coating)
interior decoration
contracts
markers (monuments)
pamphlets

Physical Description

1 pamphlet : illustration ; 3 1/2 x 8 inches

Collection Code

EP001

Collection Name

Ephemera collection

Date of Acquisition

2011-12-13

Reference Code

EP001.12.013.005.051

Acquisition Type

Gift

Image Dimensions

3 1/2 x 8 (HxW)(inches)

Credit Line

Gift of Department of Conservation and Recreation, June 27, 2011.

Places

Boston (Suffolk county, Massachusetts)

Record Details

Originator

American Painting & Decorating Co. (Publisher)

Material Type

pamphlets

Subjects

Milk Street (Boston, Mass.)

Description Level

Item

Location Note

Product catalogues: Interior decoration and finishes: Paint

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