Practical hints to builders and those contemplating building, 4th ed., The National Sheet Metal Roofing Co., 510 to 520 E. 20th Street, New York, N.Y., 1890

Date

1890

Location Note

Box 11

GUSN

GUSN-364183

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Description

Trade catalog published by The National Sheet Metal Roofing Co. advertising various products sold by the company, such as shingles and pipes, along with their specifications. Includes sections discussing building a home broadly, with topics such as mortar and brickwork discussed. Includes floor plans, illustrations, dimensions, and descriptions for house designs. Advertisements for other business are included in the front and back of the catalog.

Details

Descriptive Terms

advertising
business (commercial function)
houses
sheet metal
illustrations (layout features)
floor plans
shingle
pipes (conduits)
printed ephemera
trade catalogs

Physical Descrption

1 trade catalog, 100 pages : illustrations, plans ; 7 1/4 x 5 1/8 inches

Collection Code

EP005

Collection Name

Richard Cheek architectural plan book collection

Date of Acquisition

2023

Reference Code

EP005.785

Credit Line

Gift of Richard Cheek, 2023

Places

New York City (New York state)

Record Details

Originator

National Sheet Metal Roofing Co. (Publisher)

Material Type

printed ephemera
trade catalogs

Other Organizations

National Sheet Metal Roofing Co.

Subjects

Advertisement
Architecture
House
Sheet Metal
Building

Description Level

Item

Location Note

Box 11

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