rare 1903 illustrated decorators' supply company illustrated catalogue including wood and composition and grille and fretwork. the 39 page catalogue includes prices and dimensions accompanying illustrated examples of all their manufactured products. the cover has a decorative red design with slight tears to the corners evident. the 3-staple binding has been worn and stained and 2 pages of the interior have become detached but remain in together.

 

decorators supply corporation traces it's history back to 1883 when the original founders, simon strahn and richard c. foster, established a partnership to manufacture "artistic decorative accessories." by 1893, decorators supply had blossomed into a manufacturer of cast ornamental plaster. they became one of the manufacturers of the mouldings that would adorn the buildings and halls showcased in the columbian exhibition of 1893.

 

measures 9 x 12 inches.