Travis,

Try the Sears 1897 and early 1900s catalogs, available on many used books
sites.

Bill Liebeknecht, MA, RPA
Hunter Research, Inc.

-----Original Message-----
From: HISTORICAL ARCHAEOLOGY [mailto:[log in to unmask]] On Behalf Of Travis
Shinabarger
Sent: Monday, November 26, 2012 7:16 PM
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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