The 150th anniversary, Heywood-Wakefield, The Early American Company, Heywood-Wakefield Company, Gardner, Massachusetts, 1976

Collection Type

  • Ephemera

Date

1976

GUSN

GUSN-367239

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Description

Trade catalog published by the Heywood-Wakefield Company based in Gardner, Massachusetts. Includes an introduction detailing the history of the company and unique features associated with their products. Catalog is organized into collections produced by the company, such as the Old Colony collection, Publick House collection, Man's Castle collection, Country Road collection, and Old Colony Pine collection. A brief history of each collection and its inspiration is included. Catalog features color and black-and-white illustrations of furniture designed by the company, along with a brief description and measurements. Furniture depicted include dressers, mirrors, bedframes, cupboards, tables, sofas, chairs, and desks, among others.

Details

Descriptive Terms

advertising
business (commercial function)
furniture
illustrations (layout features)
dressers (cupboards)
cupboards
tables (support furniture)
chairs (furniture forms)
desks
bedframes
sofas
mirrors
trade catalogs
printed ephemera

Physical Descrption

1 trade catalog, 140 pages : illustrations (some color) ; 10 7/8 x 13 7/8 inches

Collection Code

EP001

Collection Name

Ephemera collection

Date of Acquisition

2021

Reference Code

EP001.15.034

Credit Line

Bequest of Christopher Monkhouse, 2021

Places

Gardner (Worcester county, Massachusetts)

Record Details

Originator

Heywood-Wakefield Co. (Publisher)

Material Type

trade catalogs
printed ephemera

Other Organizations

Heywood-Wakefield Co.

Subjects

Advertisement
Furniture
Anniversary

Description Level

Item

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