THE HOME OF A HUNDRED COMFORTS, 1925

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Homestead Museum

Name/Title

THE HOME OF A HUNDRED COMFORTS, 1925

Entry/Object ID

2000.15.1.1

Description

Color: Brown; Gold "The Home of A Hundred Comforts," issued by the General Electric Company, 1925. The 39-page booklet has a brown cover with the title on the top of the front within a dark-brown plaque design. Around the edges of the cover is an ornate border. The lettering and portions of the border are gold. Written in ink on the top right corner is the name, "Lloyd S. Schultz." The booklet contains sections dedicated to each room of a typical home determining the best way to set outlets and wiring, according the room's layout. After sections covering the first and second floors is a fold-out diagram of the area reviewed showing locations for ceiling outlets; ceiling outlets for extensions; wall outlets; wall outlets for extensions; single and double convenience outlets; single through four-way pole tumbler switches; and door switches. The rooms on the floor are listed below the corresponding layout indicating the name, model, and wattage of the General Electric equipment used. Also included are sections explaining the operation and use of electrical equipment covered. With light stains and creases on the cover, the item is in overall good condition.

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Search Terms

Three-dimensional, Pamphlets, General Electric Company, Electric wiring, Interior, Electric switchgear, Electric industries--Equipment and supplies, Electric wiring

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Object Name

Pamphlets