Name/Title
"THE LINEN STORE"Entry/Object ID
2001.101.1.1Description
Color: Black; White
"The Linen Store," issued by James McCutcheon & Co., 1921-1922. The 31-page catalog has a white cardstock cover with a drawing of the Linen Store at the top of the front. A pedestrian-filled sidewalk is at the front of the store as well as an automobile at the right. The title and the address are at the center. Below the title is "Fall and Winter / Catalogue / 1921-1922." The name and trademark of the manufacturer are at the bottom. On the back is an illustrated advertisement for women's apparel. All of the printing on the cover is in black ink. Linens listed inside include a wide variety of handkerchiefs; tablecloths; towels; pillow cases; blankets; bedspreads; doilies; runners; collar and cuff sets; night gowns; negligees; robes; hose; children's clothing; socks; gloves; and other clothing. Included are many black and white illustrations. With some brittleness of the cover; creases; dented corners; some yellowing of the paper; soiling on the cover; light stains; and small tears on the cover, the object is in fair condition.Lexicon
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Interior decorationSearch Terms
Three-dimensional, Catalogs, James McCutcheon & Co., Household linens, Clothing and dress