Color: Brown; Green; Yellow
"A Word to Architects, Engineers, and Roofers," issued by the Barrett Manufacturing Co., 1912. The 16-page booklet has a brown paper cover with a yellow and green border at the front. At the center is the title in green letters. On the back is the name and logo of the company with a listing of their many branches in the country. At the bottom of this is a listing of their Canadian agents. At the begnning of the inside is an article explaining what the company does to promote good roofs; a note to roofers, architects, and engineers; and an introduction to the publication. There are many advertisements included which highlight the publicity done by the company to promote their product. Each ad has the words, "Barrett Specification Roofs," across the top in script and includes a black and white photograph of the type of structure featured. Structures include business buildings; factories; schools; railroad stations; and large plants. Also included is an explanation of the roof on each building. At the back is a section detailing the composition of the company's roofs and sheathing. Some black and white drawings are also within the artifact. With small abrasions; careses; surface soiling; and a small tear on the cover, the artifact is in good condition overall.
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