Technique of house nailing, Housing and Home Finance Agency, Washington, D.C., 1947

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Date

1947

GUSN

GUSN-358868

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Ephemera collection
Pamphlets
General
General - Folder 1
Technique of house nailing, Housing and Home Finance Agency, Washington, D.C., 1947
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Description

Pamphlet providing information on proper nailing techniques for house construction. Within are 51 drawings showcasing different situations requiring nailing when building a house. Such instances include anchoring studs to sills, dealing with corner posts, and proper techniques for house siding. The back of the catalog provides a chart showing common nail sizes and a glossary of housing terms.

Details

Descriptive Terms

nails
houses by construction technique
instructions (document genre)
printed ephemera
pamphlets

Physical Descrption

1 pamphlet ; 5 7/8 x 9 1/8 inches

Collection Code

EP001

Collection Name

Ephemera collection

Reference Code

EP001.07.03.01.005

Credit Line

Gift of Paul R. Dwiggins, 2011

Places

Washington (DC)

Record Details

Originator

United States. Housing and Home Finance Agency (Agency)

Material Type

printed ephemera
pamphlets

Other Organizations

United States. Housing and Home Finance Agency

Description Level

Item

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