Men's J.O. Parrish Lumber Co. Apron

Clothing/Dress/Costume

Grover Center: Museum & Historical Society

1981.033.002

Name/Title

Men's J.O. Parrish Lumber Co. Apron

Description

Nail Apron used as an advertising item. White cotton canvas, loop at top to slip over neck, two tie strings to secure at waist. Image of a house done in black and green. Bottom part of apron divided into 3 pouches with center pouch being the smallest. Lettering on apron reads: "J. O. Parrish/Lumber Co./Shelbyville, IND. Phone 32/Headquarters for/Home Builders." Above the lettering is an image of white building with blue roofing and dark trim, surrounded by trees and bushes.

Use

by J. O. Parrish Lumber Co.

Collection

Joe Turner

Acquisition

Accession

1981.033

Source or Donor

Turner, Joe

Acquisition Method

Donation

Made/Created

Manufacturer

J.O. Parrish Lumber Company

Place

City

Shelbyville

Township

Addison Township

County

Shelby County

State/Province

Indiana

Country

United States of America

Continent

North America

Notes

Late 19th Century / Early 20th Century

Condition

Overall Condition

Good

Maintenance

Maintenance History

Date

Apr 20, 2004

Create Date

April 20, 2004

Update Date

June 13, 2024