Illustrations of the "American" or usual method of applying the Asbestos "Century" Shingles or asbestos roofing slates, Keasbey & Mattison Company, Ambler, Pa., undated

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Collection Type

  • Ephemera

Date

undated

Location Note

Box 10

GUSN

GUSN-361881

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Description

Trade catalog showcasing building products published by the Keasbey & Mattison Company, including asbestos shingles, slates, and sheathing. Articles discuss applications and uses of the products and are accompanied by photographic prints of houses and other buildings using the products. Illustrations of potential roofing designs are also included.

Details

Descriptive Terms

roofing
asbestos
shingle
slate (rock)
sheathing
advertising
building materials
business (commercial function)
illustrations (layout features)
photographic prints
articles
houses
printed ephemera
trade catalogs

Physical Descrption

1 trade catalog, 14 unnumbered pages : illustrations, photographic prints ; 10 1/2 x 7 11/16 inches

Collection Code

EP005

Collection Name

Richard Cheek architectural plan book collection

Date of Acquisition

2023

Reference Code

EP005.676

Credit Line

Gift of Richard Cheek, 2023

Places

Ambler (Montgomery county, Pennsylvania)

Record Details

Originator

Keasbey & Mattison Company (Publisher)

Material Type

printed ephemera
trade catalogs

Other Organizations

Keasbey & Mattison Company

Subjects

Advertisement
Roof
Architectural photography
Slate
Shingles

Description Level

Item

Location Note

Box 10

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