[National Plan Service houses and garages]

Title & Author:

[National Plan Service houses and garages]

Publication:

[between 1920 and 1940] (Chicago? : National Plan Service?)

Description:

approximately 4 models : wood (green and white), plastic, metal ; various sizes, approximately 30 x 36 x 38 cm or smaller

Summary:

The model houses served as promotional material for the National Plan Service, Chicago, and were left with its client dealers by its agents. The parts are assembled using a metal frame, on a base (with floor plan) of approximately 30 x 36 cm. Some of the parts are labelled with specific model names: Beaumont Ellencott, Eastford, Easton, Eden, Elkins, Odell, Oliver; many are unspecified as to model and are meant to be interchangeable. The set includes assorted roof parts, wall parts and special features such as windows, porticos and steps.

Form/genre:

Model houses.
Trade catalogs.

Added entries:

National Plan Service, Inc. (Chicago, Ill.)

Holdings:

Location: Library cage objects 60750
Call No.: ID:90-F504
Status: Available

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