Types of roofs: illustrating the best permanent fireproof covering preferred by physicians, Asbestos Shingle, Slate and Sheathing Company, Ambler, Pa., undated

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Collection Type

  • Ephemera

Date

undated

Location Note

Box 10

GUSN

GUSN-361882

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Description

Trade catalog showcasing asbestos shingles manufactured by the Asbestos Shingle, Slate and Sheating Company. Articles discuss applications and uses of the products and are accompanied by photographic prints of houses and other buildings using the products. Illustrations of potential roofing designs are also included.

Details

Descriptive Terms

roofing
shingle
asbestos
advertising
building materials
roofs
business (commercial function)
photographic prints
illustrations (layout features)
articles
fireproofing
sheathing
houses
printed ephemera
trade catalogs

Physical Descrption

1 trade catalog, 15 pages : illustrations, photographic prints ; 10 x 7 7/8 inches

Collection Code

EP005

Collection Name

Richard Cheek architectural plan book collection

Date of Acquisition

2023

Reference Code

EP005.677

Credit Line

Gift of Richard Cheek, 2023

Places

Ambler (Montgomery county, Pennsylvania)

Record Details

Originator

Asbestos Shingle, Slate and Sheathing Company (Publisher)

Material Type

printed ephemera
trade catalogs

Other Organizations

Asbestos Shingle, Slate and Sheathing Company

Subjects

Advertisement
Roof
Shingles
Architectural photography
Slate

Description Level

Item

Location Note

Box 10

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