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Trade Catalog -- The Manor House

Description

Trade catalog consisting of a portfolio titled "Eighteenth Century English Furniture" with dark brown binding. Title is stamped in gold on front. Portfolio contains 51 loose black-and-white photographic prints. The mojority of the images (47) depict furniture manufactured by The Manor House, a line created by the Baker Furniture Company around 1932. Handwritten notes on back of images provide descriptive information and prices. Four additional images have no identifying information. Portfolio is not dated.

Details

Descriptive Terms

trade catalogs
furniture
trade catalogs
photographic prints

Physical Description

1 portfolio with 51 loose photographic prints (10 1/8 x 8 x 3/4 inches)

Collection Code

CC010

Collection Name

Irving and Casson - A. H. Davenport -- Collection I

Date of Acquisition

2012

Reference Code

CC010.009.010.006

Date Notes

The Manor House line was formed by Baker Furniture around 1932.

Dimensions

10 1/8 x 8 x 3/4 (HxWxD)(inches)

Record Details

Originator

Baker Furniture Company (Manufacturer)

Material Type

trade catalogs
photographic prints

Accruals Note

No number was assigned by the Strong Museum.

Description Level

Item

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