HOME ART COMPANY BUSINESS LETTER

Object/Artifact

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Homestead Museum

Name/Title

HOME ART COMPANY BUSINESS LETTER

Entry/Object ID

2000.220.1.3

Description

Color: Black; Brown A business letter issued by the Home Art Co. Not Inc., 1929. The brown paper sheet has the name and address of the company across the top. At the top left corner is a line-drawing of a woman knitting at the front of a home. The body of the letter which is at the center informs customers of the company's high quality goods. Further, appreciation of patronage is mentioned as well as a reminder of a free gift when an attached coupon, which is at the bottom left corner, is mailed with an order. A signature stamp for Alice King is at the bottom right. The letter was found within the catalog which is item .1 along with a coupon .2; a cash coupon offer .4; an order blank .5; and a return envelope .6. With only a fold across the center, the artifact is in good condition.

Lexicon

LOC Thesaurus for Graphic Materials

Home economics, Textiles, Drapery, Tablecloths, Lingerie, Aprons, Interior decoration, Advertisements

Search Terms

Three-dimensional, Business letters, Home Art Company Not Inc., Doilies, Table setting and decoration, House furnishings, Clothing and dress, Laundry--Equipment and supplies, Coupons (Retail trade), Customer service

Legacy Lexicon

Object Name

Business Letters