120 house models attractive & practical, Authentic Publications, 145 West 57th Street, New York, N.Y., 1953

Collection Type

  • Ephemera

Date

1953

Location Note

Box 5

GUSN

GUSN-358626

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Description

Plan book for various housing types published by Authentic Publications, Inc. Each housing design comes with an illustration of the house, a product number, the name of the design, architectural drawings and cross sections, a small price list for the individual plans, and some dimensions. There is also a brief article directed at consumers on how to begin the building process, giving tips on selecting a site, considering costs, selecting a design plan and financing the project.

Details

Descriptive Terms

houses
floor plans
cross sections
model houses
advertising
articles
business (commercial function)
illustrations (layout features)
price lists
measurements (dimensions)
pattern books
printed ephemera

Physical Descrption

1 plan book : illustrations, plans ; 10 7/8 x 8 3/8 inches

Collection Code

EP005

Collection Name

Richard Cheek architectural plan book collection

Date of Acquisition

2019

Reference Code

EP005.353

Credit Line

Gift of Richard Cheek, 2019

Places

New York City (New York state)

Record Details

Originator

Authentic Publications, Inc. (Publisher)

Material Type

pattern books
printed ephemera

Other Organizations

Authentic Publications, Inc.

Subjects

Advertisement
Architecture
House

Description Level

Item

Location Note

Box 5

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