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Object number2010.39.41

Manufacturer S.A. Maxwell and Company, Inc.

OriginPittsburgh, PA

OriginNew York, NY

OriginChicago, IL

OriginKansas City, MO

Mediumpaper; metal; burlap

Credit LineTransfer from Steel Industry Heritage Corporation

DescriptionBooklet of multi-colored material samples. Large metal wire/staple at top through booklet. Printed on front cover is product and maker information. A few informational pages inside booklet include directions and material details. Burlap samples have proper title stamped on backside.Dimensions2.875 x 1 x 5.875 in. (7.3 x 2.5 x 14.9 cm)
MarksPrinted on front cover, "FAB:RIK:O:NA / WOVEN-WALL / COVERINGS / "THE QUALITY STANDARD" / SAM CO / WALL BURLAPS / S.A. MAXWELL & CO., INC. / PITTSBURGH / NEW YORK CHICAGO KANSAS CITY".

A few informational pages inside booklet include directions and material details.

Burlap samples have proper title stamped on backside.
Historical NotesPart of a collection related to the Schofer family of Mt. Washington. Carl Schofer, who emigrated from Germany in the mid-1800s, was a highly skilled fresco artist. After buying a house on Mount Washington, he taught his son, Erwin, the business. When Carl died, Erwin inherited the family business. Due to the Great Depression and Erwin’s struggles with alcoholism he lost the business. During the Works Progress Administration (WPA) he was hired as the lead painting contractor for the county. Later in life he taught art at the Connelly Skill Learning Center. He died in 1955.

Related person Erwin Schofer (died 1955)

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