Van Dorn Iron Works Catalog, "Sole Manufacturers Cleveland Wrought Iron Fence," 1884
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Artifact Overview
J.H. Van Dorn started a wrought iron fencing company in Akron, Ohio, in 1872. His business expanded and by 1878, he had moved to Cleveland. In addition to iron fencing, Van Dorn's company produced metal lawn and stable fixtures, jail cells, office and counter railings, and weathervanes. This catalog shows the variety of products the company offered in the mid-1880s.
Artifact Details
Artifact
Trade catalog
Date Made
1884
Subject Date
1884
Creators
Place of Creation
Collection Title
Location
By Request in the Benson Ford Research Center
Object ID
57.118.271
Credit
From the Collections of The Henry Ford.
Material
Paper (Fiber product)
Technique
Printing (Process)
Color
Black-and-white (Colors)
Dimensions
Height: 10.625 in
Width: 8 in
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