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Thomas Day Company salesman's album and catalog
SFH 559
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Description
Product photographs and catalog for San Francisco light fixture manufacturer
Background
Thomas Day & Company was founded in 1850 and designed fixtures for San Francisco's gas street lamps. After the 1906 earthquake
and fire, their products were featured in many prominent residential and commercial structures. The company was later bought
out, and today is known as Phoenix Day Company.
Extent
2 volumes
Restrictions
All requests for permission to publish or quote from manuscripts must be submitted in writing to the City Archivist. Permission
for publication is given on behalf of the San Francisco Public Library as the owner of the physical items.
Availability
The collection is available for use during San Francisco History Center hours, with photographs available during Photo Desk
hours. Collections that are stored offsite should be requested 48 hours in advance.