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Story of sterling, thumb-nail historical and useful facts about the craft where art and industry meet, published by The Sterling Silversmiths Guild of America, 20 West 47th Street, New York, New York

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Collection Type

  • Ephemera

Date

1937

Location Note

Product catalogues: Household: Silver and silverware

GUSN

GUSN-314742

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Description

The book has a history of sterling silver, identifying marks and design descriptions. Photographs illustrate sample tableware for breakfast, lunch, tea, dinner and buffet menus. A glossary of terms is included.

Details

Descriptive Terms

advertising
business (commercial function)
guilds
silversmiths
silverware
tableware
books

Physical Description

1 book, 54 pages : illustrations ; 8 1/2 x 5 3/4 inches

Collection Code

EP001

Collection Name

Ephemera collection

Reference Code

EP001.12.012.006.025

Image Dimensions

8 1/2 x 5 3/4 (HxW)(inches)

Places

New York City (New York state)

Record Details

Originator

Sterling Silversmiths Guild of America (Publisher)

Material Type

books

Description Level

Item

Location Note

Product catalogues: Household: Silver and silverware

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