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J.W. Colgan Co., manufacturers of fine name plates, etched metal products and saw-pierced specialties, 9 Cornhill, Boston, Mass.

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Collection Type

  • Ephemera

Date

1929

Location Note

Product catalogues: Architecture and architectural elements: Brasswork

GUSN

GUSN-268964

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Description

Prices, specifications and images for brass and aluminum products are provided in the catalog.

Details

Descriptive Terms

brass (alloy)
emblems (symbols)
aluminum (metal)
signs (declatory or advertising artifacts)
medallions (medals)
nameplates
advertising
business (commercial function)
pamphlets
brochures

Physical Description

1 pamphlet, 20 pages : color illustrations ; 9 3/4 x 6 3/4 inches

Collection Code

EP001

Collection Name

Ephemera collection

Reference Code

EP001.12.002.002.001

Acquisition Type

Gift

Image Dimensions

9 3/4 x 6 3/4 (HxW)(inches)

Credit Line

Gift of Mrs. Batchelder

Places

Boston (Suffolk county, Massachusetts)

Record Details

Originator

J.W. Colgan Co. (Publisher)

Material Type

pamphlets
brochures

Subjects

Cornhill Street (Boston, Mass.)

Descriptive Terms

J. W. Colan Co.

Description Level

Item

Location Note

Product catalogues: Architecture and architectural elements: Brasswork

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