Schwerd quality columns, A.F. Schwerd Manufacturing Co., factory and office, 3181-3225 McClure Avenue, Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania

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Date

1930

GUSN

GUSN-335937

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Ephemera collection
Product catalogues
Architecture and architectural elements
Columns
Schwerd quality columns, A.F. Schwerd Manufacturing Co., factory and office, 3181-3225 McClure Avenue, Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania
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Ephemera collection
- Product catalogues
  - Architecture and architectural elements
    - Columns

Description

The catalog features examples of and details for columns sold by the company. The columns at historic houses are used as examples. The columns at the Harvard University Business School and Law Library are displayed. A loose leaflet is included and there are order form postcards attached inside the back cover. A drawing of the company factory is on the title page. Text on the cover reads "A.I.A. File 19-c-8."

Details

Descriptive Terms

advertising
business (commercial function)
columns (architectural elements)
historic houses
architectural elements
trade catalogs

Physical Description

1 trade catalog, 31 pages : illustrations ; 8 13/16 x 11 1/4 inches

Collection Code

EP001

Collection Name

Ephemera collection

Reference Code

EP001.12.002.003.008

Acquisition Type

Gift

Image Dimensions

8 13/16 x 11 1/4 (HxW)(inches)

Credit Line

Gift of Maine Historical Society, May 2006

Places

Pittsburgh (Allegheny county, Pennsylvania)

Record Details

Originator

A.F. Schwerd Manufacturing Co. (Publisher)
Eddy Press Corporation (Printer)

Material Type

trade catalogs

Other Organizations

Harvard University
American Institute of Architects

Subjects

Architectural photography

Variant Title

Schwerd's quality columns

Description Level

Item

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