Name/Title
"SIMPLEX BUYER'S GUIDE OF STANDARD MERCHANDISE"Entry/Object ID
2000.206.1.1Description
"SIMPLEX BUYER'S GUIDE OF STANDARD MERCHANDISE"
Color: Brown; Green; Red; White
"Simplex Buyer's Guide of Standard Merchandise," issued by the Simplex Sampling Association, 1918. The 48-page catalog has a light-green paper cover with the title at the top in brown ink. At the center in red are the words, "Made in U. S. A." Below this is a rectangle within which is a red, green, and white plaid pattern. Across the bottom is the name and location of the company as well as the date. The latter, and a double-line border around the cover, are in brown ink. On the top of the back are the words, "A few A B C's." Below this is a brief explanation of cotton fabrics, their composition, and production. At the beginning of the inside is an introduction. There are many color samples with textured surfaces of the available fabrics. The products are from different companies and include standard cloth; fine count cloth; linen finishes; printed madras; permanent finishes; gingham; bed spreads; weeves; sheetings; pillow cases; towels; and hosiery. Many color images are also included. Found within the artifact was an insert which is item .2. With abrasions; brittleness; creases; surface soiling; stains; and tears, the artifact is in poor condition.Lexicon
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Hosiery, TowelsSearch Terms
Three-dimensional, Catalogs, Simplex Sampling Association, American Printing Company, Textile fabrics, Clothing and dress, Sheets, Bedding, Pillowcases, Coverlets