NEW OUTLOOKS FOR EVERY HOME

Object/Artifact

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Homestead Museum

Name/Title

"NEW OUTLOOKS FOR EVERY HOME"

Entry/Object ID

2000.294.1.1

Description

Color: Blue; Green; Red; White "New Outlooks for Every Home," issued by the Scranton Lace Company, 1927. The 32-page drapery catalog has a paper cover with a color drawing of a red two-story home on the front. Many trees surround the home which also has a curved path that leads to the front door. The title and the manufacturer's name are in black ink at the center of the bottom. At the center of the back is the red and black company logo. At the front of the inside are a title page, table of contents, and an introduction to window draping. There are a variety of draperies listed for all rooms of the home including the entrance hall, living room, breakfast room, and much more. Casements were also available. Each listing includes a detailed description and decorating suggestions. Many black and white illustrations are also included. With light abrasions, dented corners, surface soiling, small stains, and a tear at the bottom, the object is in good condition overall.

Lexicon

LOC Thesaurus for Graphic Materials

Interior decoration, Drapery

Search Terms

Three-dimensional, Catalogs, Scranton Lace Company, House furnishings

Legacy Lexicon

Object Name

Catalogs