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Photographs
Furniture Industry Archives ➔ Photograph, Furniture Factory Rubbing Department
Identifier:
2015.1.202Description:
A photograph depicts a scene in the rubbing department in a Grand Rapids, Michigan furniture factory. As part of the finishing process, workers in the rubbing department made improvements to the wood surfaces by the use of pumice powder, oils, paints, and varnishes.Date:
circa 1925Materials:
Paper, NegativeDimensions:
8" h 10" wCurrent Location Status:
In StorageCollection Tier:
Tier 2Source:
Gift of The Camera ShopRelated Entity:
The Camera Shop (creator)The Camera Shop was formed in 1908 by Walter K. Schmidt (1865-1938) to provide photo supplies to the Grand Rapids, Kent County Michigan community. He retained ownership of the Camera Shop until 1936. All of the known photographs which carry the Camera Shop markings come from the era of Schmidt’s ownership. The Grand Rapids Public Museum and the Grand Rapids Public Library have photographs from the Camera Shop in their collections.
