Hi Dave,
I think I will take you up on that. Easier for me would be if the catalogs
are in your office. I can stop in whenever is convenient for you.


On Tue, Nov 27, 2012 at 9:54 AM, McMahan, Dave (DNR) <
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> Travis,
> I have a number of the old Sears and M. Ward catalogues, as well as other
> materials -- some in the lab and some at the office. Let me know if you're
> interested in accessing this stuff.
>
> Dave
>
> -----Original Message-----
> From: HISTORICAL ARCHAEOLOGY [mailto:[log in to unmask]] On Behalf Of Allen
> Vegotsky
> Sent: Tuesday, November 27, 2012 9:27 AM
> To: [log in to unmask]
> Subject: Re: Door Knobs/Lamp Fixtures
>
> Travis,
> In addition to the old Sear's catalogs, you might also look at those from
> Montgomery Ward.  In particular, there is an oversized facsimile of the
> Montgomery Ward catalog No. 57 that was originally printed in 1895.  The
> catalog facsimile reproduced by Dover Publications has good pictures and is
> easy to read. It has a good index in the front and includes both door knobs
> and period lamps.  Also, there is or was a company that made and sold
> reproductions of antique furniture hardware and lighting fixtures.  I have
> Catalog No. 75 which I think was published around 1975.  It is quite nicely
> illustrated but is not useful for dating.  Conceivably the company might
> still exist, and if so, could help you with your research.  The co. name is
> Period Furniture Hardware Co., Inc. and it was located at 123 Charles St.,
> Boston, MA 02114.  The phone no. was (617) 227-0758.
> Good luck.
> Allen Vegotsky
>
>
> -----Original Message-----
> >From: Travis Shinabarger <[log in to unmask]>
> >Sent: Nov 26, 2012 7:15 PM
> >To: [log in to unmask]
> >Subject: Door Knobs/Lamp Fixtures
> >
> >Hi all,
> >
> >I'm brand new to this listserv. I'm an archaeologist in Alaska
> >researching a shipwreck. The ship was constructed in San Francisco in
> >1888 and went down up north in 1910.  We found one piece of brass
> >likely associated with the wreck. I was wondering if anyone had any
> >idea on how to research either door knobs or gas lamp fixtures, which,
> >as of now are my best guesses as to what the piece might be. Links to
> >catalogs or whatever might be seen as appropriate would be much
> appreciated.
> >
> >Many thanks,
> >
> >-Travis Shinabarger
>