highly comprehensive c.1922 sargent and company "locks and hardware" catalog chronicles early 20th century hardware with over 1000 pages of product including both residential and commercial builders' hardware. collectors and tradesmen alike will value the exquisitely detailed images illustrations and carefully drafted design specifications for each hardware line offered. the catalog offers an extensive and highly informative introductory guide to the finishes, designs and other templates to follow when ordering from the catalog the light green buckram cloth cover has stamped black lettering on the front and spine reading "sargent locks and hardware 1922" with some light discoloration and open tearing on the corners and spine. all interior pages remain attached to the original binding and are well-maintained with very few tears or signs of fading. in 1810, the sargent family entered the hardware business, beginning the trail that eventually led to the present sargent manufacturing company. in 1864, they moved their factory to new haven to be closer to the sea for shipping and the delivery of raw materials. additionally, they incorporated under the laws of connecticut as sargent & company in 1864. sargent continues to lead the industry in new product innovations with the latest developments in electro-mechanical products.