[Letter and pamphlet,] The John D. Emack Co., 112 South 16th Street, Philadelphia, Pa., undated

Collection Type

  • Ephemera

Date

undated

Location Note

Box 10

GUSN

GUSN-361907

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Description

One pamphlet and letter explaining the concept of a Thatchslate roof, a thatched roof made of slate instead of straw, and its benefits. Pamphlet includes photographs of the slate extracted and processed, as well as examples of Thatchslate roofs. Letter provides further information regarding specifications and pricing for types of roofs offered by The John D. Emack Co.

Details

Descriptive Terms

slate (rock)
roofing slate
roofs
advertising
thatching
building materials
business (commercial function)
photographs
quarries (extracting complexes)
price lists
printed ephemera
pamphlets
letters (correspondence)

Physical Descrption

1 letter ; 11 x 8 3/4 inches
1 pamphlet : photographs ; 9 x 3 3/4 inches (folded), 9 x 11 1/4 inches (unfolded)

Collection Code

EP005

Collection Name

Richard Cheek architectural plan book collection

Date of Acquisition

2023

Reference Code

EP005.671

Credit Line

Gift of Richard Cheek, 2023

Places

Philadelphia (Philadelphia county, Pennsylvania)

Record Details

Originator

The John D. Emack Co. (Publisher)

Material Type

printed ephemera
pamphlets
letters (correspondence)

Other Organizations

The John D. Emack Co.

Subjects

Advertisement
Slate
Roof

Restrictions

Brochure is fragile and tearing along folds. Handle with care.

Description Level

Item

Location Note

Box 10

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