The book of roofs, Johns-Manville Inc., 1923

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Collection Type

  • Ephemera

Date

1923

Location Note

Box 10

GUSN

GUSN-362086

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Description

Trade catalog advertising Johns-Manville "Colorblende" Asbestos Shingles, highlighting the benefits, uses, and specifications of the roofing. Testimonials, articles on different brands of roofing and their uses, and articles on topics related to asbestos shingles are accompanied by photographic prints and illustrations. Published by Johns-Manville, Inc.

Details

Descriptive Terms

advertising
business (commercial function)
building materials
roofing
shingle
specifications
asbestos
photographic prints
illustrations (layout features)
printed ephemera
trade catalogs

Physical Descrption

1 trade catalog, 24 pages : illustrations, photographic prints ; 11 1/4 x 8 5/8 inches

Collection Code

EP005

Collection Name

Richard Cheek architectural plan book collection

Date of Acquisition

2023

Reference Code

EP005.697

Credit Line

Gift of Richard Cheek, 2023

Record Details

Originator

Johns-Manville Inc. (Publisher)

Material Type

printed ephemera
trade catalogs

Other Organizations

Johns-Manville Inc.

Subjects

Advertisement
Roof
Shingles

Description Level

Item

Location Note

Box 10

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