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Chart B. Practical illustration of Ross' improved modern school furniture manufactured at Ross' American Excelsior School Furniture Works

Description
Image of an advertisement for school furniture manufactured at Ross' American Excelsior School Furniture Works, including desks, chairs, settees, and bookcases.
Type
Visual Materials(Opens in new tab)
Date
©1857
Call number
priJLC_EDU_004319
Creator
Last, Jay T(Opens in new tab)
Provenance
Gift of Jay T. Last, 2005. This collection forms part of the Jay T. Last collection of graphic arts and social history, which was donated to the Huntington Library by Jay T. Last in 2005 as a gift in progress. The bulk of the view prints were transferred to the Library between 2010 and 2012.
Restrictions
Open for use by qualified researchers and by appointment. Please contact Reader Services at the Huntington Library for more information.
Associated people
Alvord, Corydon A., (approximately 1812-1874.)
Baker, Geo. H. (1827-1906.)
Cattier, F. L. (1797-1886.)
Deroy, Laurent, (1805-1878.)
Graham, Andrew B. (active 1870-1880.)
Grunewald, Gustav, (1793-1837.)
Hart, Chas. (1813-1906.)
Kidder, James, (1782-1826.)
Kollner, Augustus, (1810-1888.)
Maverick, Andrew, (active 1844-1852.)
Pollock, Thomas
Quesenburg, Wm.
Redfield, Justus Starr,
Wade, William,
Winham, F. A.
Winter, Egidius C.
Associated organizations
A. Hoen & Co.
Armstrong & Co. (Boston, Mass.)
Britton, Rey & Co.
Diamond Litho-Pub'g Co.
Ehrgott, Forbriger & Co.
Ferd. Mayer & Co.
Ferd. Mayer & Sons.
G. & C. Merriam (Firm)
G. & W. Endicott (Firm)
Gies & Co.
Goupil, Vibert & Co.
Hunckel & Son.
Imbert's Lithographic Office.
L. Prang & Co.
Major & Knapp Engraving, Manufacturing & Lithographic Co.
Middleton, Strobridge & Co.
Moss Engraving Company.
P.S. Duval & Co.
Photo Engraving Co.
Sage, Sons & Co.
Senefelder Lith. Co.
Western Lith. Co. (Des Moines, Iowa)
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