Grand Rapids Public Museum Collections : Artifact : Trade Catalog, Wilmarth Show Case Company, Drug Store Equipment [2017.1.634]

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Furniture Industry Archives
Advertising ➔ Trade Catalog, Wilmarth Show Case Company, Drug Store Equipment

Identifier:

2017.1.634

Description:

174 pages; black and white and color illustrations. 'Catalog L'
This catalog features store furniture lines by a local pioneer and leader in making this exclusive furniture market. Includes details on period design, construction, materials, and finishes.

Date:

1920

Materials:

Paper

Dimensions:

13.5" h 10.25" w

Current Location Status:

In Storage

Collection Tier:

Tier 2

Source:

Museum Purchase

Related Entities:

Wilmarth Showcase Company (creator)

Grand Rapids, Michigan.
Manufacturer of high-grade retail showcases, counters, and wall cases.
Successor to Grand Rapids Fixture Co.
SEE ALSO Grand Rapids Fixture Co.; Welch-Wilmarth Corp.

Company History
1908: Company founded as Wilmarth and Wilmarth Co.
1909: Name changes to Wilmarth Showcase Co.
1926: Merges with Welch Manufacturing Corp. to form Welch-Wilmarth Corp.

Warren, Joan (donor)