Accession Number

2016.001

Description

Blue paper cover with silver writing "The Willer Window Screen and Screen Door" 40 pages. Last page features an image of Craigdarroch with the caption "Residence of Mrs. R. Dunsmuir, Victoria, British Columbia, Fitted throughout with Willer Sliding and Folding Blinds and the Willer Sliding Window Screens.

Narrative

This trade catalogue contains illustrations of patent window screens and screen doors made by the Willer Manufacturing Co. of Milwaukee, WI. This company was one of America’s leading manufacturers of premium-grade window blinds (aka sliding and folding shutters) and screens during the late 19th century. The firm made screens and shutters for Craigdarroch and other notable North American mansions, including the still-extant Heurich House (Washington, DC) and Pabst Mansion (Milwaukee, WI). The last page contains a photograph of Craigdarroch bearing this caption: Residence of Mrs. R. Dunsmuir, Victoria, British Columbia, Fitted throughout with the “Willer” Sliding and Folding Blinds, and the “Willer” Sliding Window Screens

History of Use

unknown

Date

1892

Dimensions

23 cm x 15.5 cm

Material

Paper