Trade catalogs and pamphlets

About this collection

    This digital collection contains a selection from Hagley Library's collection of trade catalogs and pamphlets. The materials date from 1783 to 1988 and vary in size. The trade catalogs contain lists, often illustrated, of items sold by an assortment of manufacturers, mostly American. The pamphlets largely consist of promotional materials. They are organized chronologically by publication date.
    Some materials shelved in our trade catalogs and pamphlets collections are part of special collections, like our Carter Litchfield history of fatty materials pamphlets. When possible, these items have been organized in the Hagley Digital Archive within their respective collections. In cases where a significant number of materials from a single source are present, these materials have often been grouped into a sub-collection, as in the case of the John Wanamaker Department Store catalogs.
    A comprehensive view of Hagley's trade catalogs and pamphlets can be found by searching our online catalog.
    Image: Cover of 1977 catalog for Dinky Die Cast Toys. Click here to view. in the collection

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Hauck Circular Flame Kerosene Burners
Bulletin from Hauck Manufacturing with descriptions of available kerosene burners.
Destroy Weeds the Modern Way with Hauck Flame-Guns
Catalog with detailed descriptions, photographs, and illustrations for the flame-gun used in weeding and related purposes.
Hauck Heaters for Concrete Mixers
Bulletin featuring various models of heaters for concrete mixers, thawers, and sand dryers with photos and illustrations.
The Hauck Venturi Low Pressure Oil Burner
Bulletin featuring illustrations and photos of low pressure oil burners.
Hauck Venturi Type Oil Burner
Bulletin feautring illustrations, descriptions, and advantages of oil burners offered by Hauck.
Hauck Oil Burning Appliances
Catalog featuring oil burning appliances for a range of industries with illustrations, descriptions, and photographs.
Illustrated and Descriptive Catalog of Agricultural Machinery Manufactured by Heebner & Sons
Descriptions and illustrations of various models of farming equipment.
A History of Warwick Furnace
Publication that details the history of Warwick Furnace in Warwick, Pennsylvania and was distributed by the Chester County Historical Society.
Souvenir History and Report of the Home for the Friendless and Shopping List
Pamphlet for orphanage in Atlanta, Georgia which contains history and information as well as advertising. Orphanage "Representing the Leading Banking, Manufacturing, Wholesale Interest, Merchants, and Professional Men of Atlanta, Georgia"
Journey From the Bottom to the Top of the World
Pamphlet with photographs and description of driving the Comet Automobile from Cape Horn to Fairbanks, Alaska.
A Tradition in Modern Lighting
Catalog with numerous lamps sold by Laurel with technical information and photographs.
A Modern Building Organization
Pamphet with information of the history of construction, methods of construction, and departments within a construction company.
Machine Tools Suitable for Automobile Repair Shops and Garages
Catalog of machine tools such as lathes, grinders, drills, presses, and hack saws.
Novus Boilers and Tank Heaters
Trade catalog with illustrations and technical information for various boilers and heaters from Novus.
The National Radiator Company Annual Report
Contains balance sheet, manufactured products list, warehouse/office list, and officers/directors.
Trade Price Sheet, Effective September 1, 1931: The Aero Convector and Enclosures
Prices and technical information for convectors and enclosures.
Trade Price Sheet, Effective September 19, 1931
Information and pricing for boiler products.
To the Commissioners of Fairmount Park
Address signed by William Stokley and other members of the committee.
The Parisian Ladies of Fashion to Their American Sisters
Pamphlet with descriptions of a Parisian perfume company, their products, and obtaining the products in the United States. Illustrations of French and American notable monuments and buildings.
The People's Art
Exhibition pamphlet meant to coincide with an exhibit on community murals at the African American Historical and Cultural Museum in Philadelphia.
Pittsburgh Plate Glass Company
Information and illustrations concerning the manufacture and uses of plate glass.
Report and Recommendations to Industry of the N.A.M. Committee on Cooperation with Churches
Contains information on NAM's involvement with enterprise and religion including photographs of the Church and Industry Conference.
Romito-Donnelly 50th Anniversary: Manufacturers of Fine Furniture
Catalog which features furniture and related equipment for beauty shops and barbershops.

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