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Paper Sample Book

Collection Type

  • Wallpaper

Date

1960-1970

GUSN

GUSN-288588

Description

Trade catalog or sample book of cover and text papers manufactured by Strathmore Paper Company. Catalog is a small fandeck secured by a single metallic brad. Catalog contains 145 samples in different colorways.

Details

Descriptive Terms

sample books
papers (document genres)
paper (fiber product)
metal
Catalog, Trade

Inscription

"Strathmore / Second Edition / with Strathmore Text" (Printed on front and back covers)
"Now ... / 129 Colors / 16 Whites / in Strathmore's line of / expressive Text and Cover Papers" . . . (Printed on first page.This and next four pages give summary information about the paper types included in the sample book.)
"Strathmore Rhododendron Cover / Black, Antique Finish, Cover Basis 65, D.E. / Other Weight: Cover Basis 65/2 sheet / Other Finish: Telanian" (Printed on first sample. Every sample bears a similar inscription.)

Associated Person

Waterhouse, Dorothy S.

Maker

Strathmore Paper Company (Manufacturer)

Location of Origin

West Springfield, MA, United States

Dimensions

2 1/8 x 8 5/8 x 1 1/2 (HxWxD) (inches)

Credit Line

Gift of Bernard Scott

Accession Number

2001.281.716

Places

United States

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