Harford Frocks, Inc.

Seven [7] Depression-Era Harford Shirts Sales Cards/Design Plates with Intact Fabric Samples

Cincinatti: Harford Frocks, Inc., C1948. Softcover. Seven [7] one-sided cards measuring 8 1/2" x 11" on heavy cream-colored stock with black and white illustrations and bound-in fabric samples. In Very Good condition with a few light creases. Harford Frocks, Inc. was a Cincinnati, Ohio-based clothing company that marketed direct to consumers in their homes. The company usedÊ in-home Sales Consultants, usually women [especially homemakers] who wanted to make a little extra money. Each Consultant had a sales kit that included cards showing available styles with attached fabric swatches on each card, allowing the customer to actually feel the fabric. The company advertised in magazines and comic books. Although operating information on the company is difficult to find, it is believed it operated between the 1920s and the 1970s. OCLC identifies two [2] copies of one Harford Frocks item, a 1947 Sales Kit, includingÊ materials for use by the sales consultant, with one in the Duke University Library and one in the Hagley Museum. While there is information on a number of female clothing Sales Cards available, examples of Men's and Children's clothing Cards are rare. The collection contains: Card 1. Model Number 575: Winter Weight Rubberized Jersey Tweed [Guaranteed Rainproof-Plaid Flannel Backing]; two [2] fabric samples Model Number 576 Winter Weight Rubberized Jersey Tweed [Guaranteed Rainproof-Plaid Flannel Backing Card 2.Model 577: Broadcloth Pajama [fine combed long staple yarn];two [2] fabric samples Model 578: Broadcloth Pajama [fine combed long staple yarn} Card 3.Model Number 588: All Wool Imported Flannel Robe; two [2] fabric samples Card 4. Model No. 601 Rayon Crepe Broadcloth [collar attached]: three [3] fabric samples Model No. 602 Rayon Striped Broadcloth [collar attached]: three [3] fabric samples Model No. 603: Rayon Striped Broadcloth: three [3] fabric samples Card 5. Model No. 604: Patterned Broadcloth with Woven Rayon Stripe collar attached]; three [3] fabric samples Model No. 605: Domino Broadcloth; three [3] fabric samples Model No. 606: Novelty Broadcloth; three [3] fabric samples Card 6. Model No. 607 [Collar Attached]: Genuine Imported Broadcloth; four fabric samples Model No. 608 [Neckband]: Genuine Imported Broadcloth Card 7. Model No. 609: Boys Shirts; Genuine Broadcloth; collar attached; seven [7] fabric samples. Very good with some very light creasing. All fabric samples intact. Item #3923

Price: $245.00