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Collection Tier:

Tier 2

Postcards
Furniture Industry Archives ➔ Postcard, Grand Rapids Fancy Furniture Company

Identifier:

149372

Description:

View of Grand Rapids Fancy Furniture Co. factory. Side description printed in message portion on reverse side reads: "Ladies' Desks, Book Cases, Music Cabinets and Fancy Furniture. Goods exhibited Show Rooms Fifth Floor Manufacturers' Building, new part."

Date:

1909

Materials:

Cardstock

Dimensions:

3.5" h 5.5" w

Current Location Status:

In Storage

Source:

Gift Of Miss Nina L. Foote

Rights:

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Makers/Donors

Will P Canaan Company
Grand Rapids, Michigan.
Manufactured and sold postcards, toys, and novelties. Incorporated by Jessie S. Canaan and George E. Teloin. 

Grand Rapids Fancy Furniture Company
Grand Rapids, Michigan. Manufacturer of oak and mahogany benches, bookcases, cabinets, desks, and tables in Mission and revival styles. Acquired in 1940 by Metal Office Furniture Co. (Steelcase, Inc.) SEE ALSO Steelcase, Inc. The source, with permission of the author, is Grand Rapids Furniture: The Story of America’s Furniture City by Christian G. Carron, published by the Grand Rapids Public Museum. 1998.

Foote, Nina L.

Related Place

Grand Rapids

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