The book of 100 homes, book C, The Diamond Match Co., 1936

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Collection Type

  • Ephemera

Date

1936

Location Note

Box 5

GUSN

GUSN-358631

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Description

Plan book advertising bungalows, cottages, two-story homes, and duplexes. Product listings include photographic prints of the completed buildings, the name of the design, the room count and total dimensions, floor plans, and a detailed summary of what makes the design unique and some of the building materials used.

Details

Descriptive Terms

floor plans
houses
duplex houses
two-story
bungalows
cottages
advertising
business (commercial function)
photographic prints
measurements (dimensions)
pattern books
printed ephemera

Physical Descrption

1 plan book : photographic prints, plans ; 11 3/8 x 8 3/4 inches

Collection Code

EP005

Collection Name

Richard Cheek architectural plan book collection

Date of Acquisition

2019

Reference Code

EP005.357

Record Details

Originator

Diamond Match Co. (Publisher)

Material Type

pattern books
printed ephemera

Other Organizations

Diamond Match Co.

Subjects

Advertisement
House
Architectural photography
Cottage
Architecture

Conservation Note

Extensive water damage, some potential mold damage, warped pages. Pages 11-18, 19-22, 43-46, 73-76 are stuck together.

Description Level

Item

Location Note

Box 5

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