Catalogue of plaster reproductions from antique, medieval and modern sculptures suitable for educational institutions and homes: a selection from more than 3000 subjects in the Caproni collection, P. P. Caproni and Brother, 1914-1920 Washington Street, Boston, Massachusetts, 1922

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Collection Type

Ephemera

Date

1922

GUSN

GUSN-369555

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Catalogue of plaster reproductions from antique, medieval and modern sculptures suitable for educational institutions and homes: a selection from more than 3000 subjects in the Caproni collection, P. P. Caproni and Brother, 1914-1920 Washington Street, Boston, Massachusetts, 1922
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Description

Trade catalog advertising plastic reproductions of sculptures throughout history, with a focus on sculptures appropriate for decorating schools and homes. Photographic prints of products with product specifications are included throughout. Includes a price list and postcard. Published by P. P. Caproni and Brother.

Details

Descriptive Terms

advertising
business (commercial function)
sculpture (visual work)
reproductions
plaster
antique (generic time frame)
Medieval
modern (generic time frame)
price lists
postcards
printed ephemera
trade catalogs

Physical Descrption

1 trade catalog, 88 pages : photographic prints ; 10 5/8 x 8 1/8 inches

Collection Code

EP001

Collection Name

Ephemera collection

Date of Acquisition

2024

Reference Code

EP001.12.013.003.063

Credit Line

Bequest of David Rooney, 2024

Places

Boston (Suffolk county, Massachusetts)

Record Details

Originator

P. P. Caproni and Brother (Publisher)

Material Type

printed ephemera
trade catalogs

Other Organizations

P. P. Caproni and Brother

Subjects

Advertisement
Plaster casts--Catalogs
Sculpture
Reproduction

Description Level

Item

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