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BOOKCASES
Built to Endure
CATALOGUE
NUMBER 1'22
BRANCH STORES
N E W YORK
461-453 Broadway
80 Church St. (IIudson Terrnlnal Bldg.)
60 Broadway (Standard Oil Arcade)
6 Eest 39th St.
DETROIT
137-141 LnFnyette Blvd. W.
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CHICAGO
168-170-1753 W. Monroe St.
PIIILADELPHIA
1018-1014 Chestnut St.
N E W ORLEANS
417-4%3Camp St.
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BOSTON
91-93 Federal St.
ST. LOUIS
CLEVELAND
400-8 N . Broadway
2044 Euclid Ave.
WASHINGTON. D. C.
1018-1820 F. S t , N . W.
And then,
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OF BOOKCASES
One book-section with top and base is, up to its capacity, a complete bookcase. It is no longer necessary to leave even the few books one owns scattered
around the home unprotected.
The owner of a dozen books can start with one section and add successive
sections as the store of books increases. A Globe-Wernicke Bookcase is never
too large or too small-it is always complete but never finished-always just
right. It can be enlarged or reduced, moved and rearranged to suit an almost
endless variety of books, spaces, tastes and conditions.
I t is a "living bookcase" that grows up with your library a t a cost trifling
in comparison with the value of the books it preserves. For a small outlay
you increase the capacity of your bookcase just as you need it. So gradually
does the building up process go on t h a t the expense is not felt and the result is
a bookcase which you might have hesitated to purchase all a t once.
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UNIVERSAL STYLE
Beautiful in design, elegant in finish, perfect in proportions, the clean
sinlple lines of the UNIVERSAL STYLE Sections will appeal t o even the most
esthetic sense. Here is a n example of pure decoration, by just the repetition of
regular sections. Everything is symmetrical, the idea of simplicity being carried
out t o perfection. Nothing florid or over-decorated is seen in this or any of the
Globe-Wernicke styles. They cling tenaciously t o the idea of good taste and
consequently fit harliloniously in every decorative scheme.
There are no exterior metal parts save a small non-breakable knob. So
precise is the cabinet work that the lines between the sections are scarecly discernible.
The ends of each section are made of built-up stock, beautifully veneered
on all sides. Such ends cannot wa,rp, shrink, split or swell. So carefully is this
veneer matched by Globe-Wernicke experts t o keep all sections of uniform
appearance, t h a t each side of any stack of units appears t o be just one beautifully veneered board from top t o bottom.
I n the UNIVERSAL Style there are three different heights of book sections.
Pattern No. 809 which measures 9 inches high inside.
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11 "
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Pattern " 811 "
6'
Pattern " 813 "
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13 "
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These three sizes, together with Top No. 841 and Base No. 847 comprise
the entire line. The sections are 10 inches deep front t o back and 32 inches
wide inside in the clear.
I t is not necessary to buy each of the three sizes. The selection of sizes
depends upon the heights of the books. If all one's books are not over 9 inches in
height, then only the No. 809 sections would be used. If the books are all 11
inches high or less, then both patterns Nos. 809 and 811 would be used, and if
some of the books to be housed are as high as 13 inches, then all three sizes
would be used.
The UNIVERSAL Style Sections are furnished in either Quartered Oak,
Imitation Walnut or Imitation Mahogany.
The doors are Non-Binding, Dust-Proof, Noiseless and Air-Cushionedthe result of our patented door equalizer-the acme of perfection.
The bookcase combinations on the various pages of the catalogue are
merely suggestions. While in the home three or four sections with top and base
make a very attractive case, in the office the sections can be used eight or ten
high. There is no limit t o the size of a Globe-Wernicke Bookcase except the
available wall space of a room.
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1 Top
e Rook
1 Book
1 Book
1 Rase
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Mahogany
Outside Height
3 inches
11 %inches
13%inches
15% inches
7 inches
inside Height
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Outside Width S 4 & inches; Outaide Depth 11 Winches; Inside Width SPinchea: Inside Depth 10inches.
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9 inches
11 inches
13 inches
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2 Book
2 Base
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Inside Height
Outside Height
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111 8 inches
13; inches
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9 inches
11 inches
13 inches
4 9 5 inches
68% inches
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Universal Style
Library Case No. 1225-Imitation
Consists o f
1BookSection
1 Book Section
1 Base Section
1:
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Walnut
Outside Height
811
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3 inches
11' Y inches
19'~inches
15'6 inches
7 inches
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Outride Width 34& inches: Outside Depth ll!4 inches; Inside Width 32 inches; Inside Dcptll 10inehes.
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9 inches
11 inches
13 inches
See pricr list.
Oak,
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COMPLETE I N ITSELF
Outside Dimensions
Wide
High
46% inches
34
inches
Deep
Inside Dimensions
High
Wide
32% inches
8% inches
30 % inches
Deep
29% inches
9% inches
13% inches
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Outside Dimensions
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Outaide Height
3 inches
1114 inches
Inside Height
9 inches
46?4 inches
High
Wide
60% inches
34 $6 inches
Deep
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T H E OFFICE LIBRARY
COLONIAL STYLE
When the Pilgriilis first dropped anchor off the "stein and rock-bound
coast" of Se\v England their little vessel carried in its hold only the bare
necessities of furniture and household \\.ares from the motherland-massive
chests, heavy chairs and tables with sturdy underpinnings, and stout spinning
wheels of plain and serviceable design.
As the Colonists prospered, nlore elaborate furniture was imported. But
their earlier struggles for existence had imbued them with a certain ruggedness
of character t h a t was evervwhere reflected in the colonial life, homes and furnishings.
And nlodern colonial furniture-of
\vhicl~ the Glol~e-Wernicke Colonial
Bookcase is a masterly example-retains the massive form and siinple lines of
this early colonial furniture a t its best, while discarding as vulgar and ostentatious the extremes in ornamentation that had gradually crept in.
I n the solid base and beautifully curved feet of the Globe-Wernicke Colonial
Style you detect the influence of the famous Fleillish scroll-a pattern peculiarly
characteristic of the early colonial designs. T h e straight lines of body and top
incorporate the colonial ideal-economy of material to give utmost utility while
preserving harmony and beauty of form. And on all its nlassive surface no
metal parts show. While its sectional construction allows you t o add t o i t as
your library grows-yet this bookcase has always the appearance of a single
piece of furniture.
(opposite page)
Consists of
1 Colonial
2 Colonial
1 Colonial
1 Colonial
1 Colonial
Pattern
Numbers
Double Top
2340
Double Book Skction
2308
Double Booli Section
2310
Double Boolc Section
2312
Double Base Section
2349
Total Outside Height
Outside Width .
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Inside Width, each compartment
Outside Depth
Inside Depth
15
Total Book Capacity
Outside Ileight
Inside Height
inches
inches
8% inches
inches
10% inches
inches
12% inches
inches
60% inches
51% inches
. 23% inches
12% inches
9% inches
feet, 8 inches
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14
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Bearing.
Built to Endure. Mention Wood and Finish wanted.
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Pattern
Numbers
340
308
310
312
349
Outside Height
h i d e Height
10 N inches
12 % inches
14 inches
9 inches
10% inches
12% inches
4% inches
8S.inches
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308
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308
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349
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Inside Height
4% inches
10 % inches
8% inches
14% inches
10 % inches
8% inches
10% inches
8% inches
9 inches
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59 % inches
353iinches
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32 inches
l%%inches
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9% inches
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8 feet
SHEItATON STYLE
Just as the Globe-Wernicke Company originated sectional bookcases, so
i t was first to realize the peculiar adaptability for sectional construction of the
style of furniture created by Thomas Sheraton.
Of all period designs, undoubtedly the most charming and graceful is the
Globe-Wernicke Sheraton. Since no metal parts are exposed, nor is any
definition between separate units perceptible, it has the appearance of a oncpiece library cabinet while possessing all the advantages of unit construction.
The Sheraton Style is made only of selected satin stripe mahogany veneer
finished in a rich, dull mahogany brown. This finish suggests a mellowness
of age entirely appropriate to the period in which this design was created.
A simple but most effective decorative treatment is obtained with the inlay,
a narrow line of old ivory tinge. When supplied without the inlaid lines, i t is
known as Sheraton Plain.
The Sheraton Style includes two widths; the one 35 inches wide outside,
fitted with single doors; the other 51% inches outside, and fitted with double
doors. All Sheraton doors are fitted with plain glass only.
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Pattern
Numbers
(apposite page)
Outside IIeight
Inside Height
4% inches
10% inches
8% inches
12% inches
10% inches
1 Sheraton Double Book Section
14% inches
12% inches
1 Sheraton Double Leg Base Section .
8% inches
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Total Outside Height .
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Outside Width .
51% inches
Inside width each compartment
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23% inches
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11 3;6 inches
Outside Depth
Inside Depth
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934 inches
Total Book Capacity
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15 feet, 8 inches
2541
2508
2510
2512
2547
Bearing.
All wood carefully selected for effect.
Built to Endure.
Sheraton Style
Library Case with Inlaid Lines No. 1151; Plain 1151%
Consists of
Outside Height
Inaide Height
Pnre Twenty-four
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Pattern
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541
508
510
512
547
Outside Height
Inside Height
4 % inches
10% inches
8% inches
12% inches
10% inches
14% inches
l 2 x inches
8% inches
. 62 3 , i~nches
35 9 , inches
. 32 inches
11 inches
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101
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Consists of
Outside Height
Inside Height
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SHEEATON S T Y L E UNlM
ART-JIISSIOS STYLE
The simple beauty and straight lines characteristic of the furniture which
originated in the California Missions and which was later to become known
popularly as Mission, Art Craft, Craftsman or Old English Quaint furniture,
created a natural demand for a sectional bookcase to harmonize with library
titbles and chairs in these styles. T o meet this demand the Globe-Wernicke
:\rt-JIission Style was introduced. This includes two widtl~s-one 34% inches
outside, with single doors; the other 50% inches outside, with double doors.
Square Leaded Glnss
Consists of
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Pattern
Numbers
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341
308
310
312
347
Outside Height
Inside Height
4% inches
1 0 % inches
12% inches
14% inches
9 inches
8% inches
10% inches
12% inches
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Total Outside Height
Outside Width
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Inside Depth .
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Total Book Capacity
60%
34%
32
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inches
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inches
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inches
Bearing.
Built to Endure. Mention Wood and Finish anted.
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308
310
318
347
Outside IIeight
Inaide Height
4 f inches
10 ?I, inches
8% inches
18 inches
10% inches
14 inches
12% inches
9 inches
. 50 inches
345 8 inches
Bearing.
Built to Endure. Mention Wood and Finish wanted.
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1 Art-~IissionTop Section
1 Art-Mission Book Section
1 Art-Jlission Book Section
1 Art-Mission Book Section
1 Art-Mission Base Section
Center Stsck
1 Art-Mission
1 Art-Mission
1 Art-Jlission
1 Art-Mission
1 Art-Mission
Top Section
Book Section
Desk Section
Book Section
Base Section
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Pattern
Numbers
Outside Height
Inside Heilht
4 I y inches
341
308
310
312
346
1 0 9 , inches
1 2 % inches
14 % inches
9 inches
341
308
364
312
346
4% inches
10 % inches
2236 inches
14 % inches
9 inches
8% inches
10% inches
12% inches
8% inches
12;; inches
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368
312
347
Outside Heigbt
In~ideHeight
4% inches
10 % inches
8% inches
14% inches
4x inches
256 inches
14 inches
12% inches
9 inches
. 56% inches
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3% inches
12% inches
9% inches
6 Let, 4 inches
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Total Outside Height
Outside Width . . . . .
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Inside Width
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Outside Depth .
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InsideDepth.
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Total Book Capacity
Made of Quartered Oak or Mahogany.
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.Art->li~.ion 1)twk
Unit No. Y t i l , rluwcl
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Irpa when t o hc interlockrd w i t h o t h e r
The
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Unit
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Side Sliding I)uur Section
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1 Art-Mission Double
2 ,Ii--3Iission Double
1 A-irl-31ission Double
1 Art-Mission Double
Top Section
Book Section
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Book Section
Book Section
1 Art-Mission Double Lcg Rase Section
Pattern
Numbers
Outside Height
2341
2308
2310
2312
2347
4% inches
10 ?,,inches
12 51:0 inches
14 % inches
9 inches
Inside Height
Y f 2 inches
10pi inches
19;; inches
60?4 inches
503:; inches
L23>5 inches
11 15 inches
9: 2 inches
15 feet, 8 inches
Bearing.
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IDEAL STYLE
The dignity of the Ideal Style commands the instant respect that always attends a richly carved library table, or a massive chair of mahogany or oak. I t s
beautiful lines, fluted pilasters, paneled ends, and general stately appearance
appeal a t once to refined tastes.
The doors of the Ideal Bookcase are fitted with heavy beveled plate
glass, that so effectively enhances the bindings of beautiful or rare books; or
with double diamond leaded glass as illustrated on this page. There is no
extra charge for either. Ideal Style doors are never fitted with plain glass.
Consists of
Numbers
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440
460
408
410
412
446
Outside Height
Inside Height
Inside Length
Each Unit
4% inches
10% inches
9 inches l'i?xainches
10% inches B1/2 inches 32 inches
12% inches 10% inches 32 inchcs
14% inches 12% inches 32 inches
9 5,6 inches
61 ?& inches
35%inches
14% inches
9% inches
8 feet
Beafing.
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440
408
410
412
446
Inaide Height
Inside Length
43; inches
10% inches
12% inches
1 4 M inches
8; inches
10% inclies
32
32
5%
l%!iinches
D"lliinches
8 feet
Total Boolc Capacity
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Total Outside Height of each Case
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35: fi inches
Outside Width of each Case
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Outside Depth of each Base
Inside Depth of each Boolc Unit
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Built to Endure. Mention Wood and Finish wanted.
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Pattern
Numbers Outside Helght
440
4% inches
460 10% inches
410 12% inches
412 14% inches
446
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Pattern
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440
408
410
412
446
4% inches
10% inches
12% inches
14% inches
9 % inches
Inside Height
Inside Length
Inside Length
8% inches 32
10% inches 32
12% inches 32
inches
inches
inches
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8 feet
51 fB inches
35% inches
14% inches
9% inches
wanted.
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Right and left stacks are the same as case No. 11517, (see opposite page)
Each eunsirta of
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Pattern
Numbers
Outside Height
Inside Height
440
412
446
494 inches
14% inches
9 % inches
12% inches
Inside Length
32
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ART-MISSION STYLE
The talking machine's perfect reproductio~lof the world's best music has
very naturally resulted in rapidly growing libraries of disc records i n every
home, and this has created a demand for a sectional disc record cabinet, one
t h a t will grow a section a t n time as the record library grows.
I n answer to this demand, after long and careful study and experiment, we
developed and perfected the Globe-Wernicke Sectional Disc Record Cabinet,
as illustrated on opposite and the following pages.
A section will accommodate ninety records of any thickness. This great
weight means that the section must be strong, sturdy and built t o endure.
We have made the Cnit doubly strong. There is a n interior strong enough t o
hold ninety thick, or even one hundred and eighty thin records. This interior
is placed within an outer section which is more substantially built than the
interior.
The compartments are numbered consecutively 1 t o 90. An index in an
extra compartment t o the extreme left has ninety double ruled spaces numbered
1 t o 90 t o accommodate the names of 90 double-faced records. Each record is
given a number and placed in the compartment having the same number. T\vo
sets of ninety gummed numbers are furnished with each index. This permits
a double-faced record to bear its number on both sides.
(apposite page)
Pattern
Consists of
Numbers
Outside Height
151
0328
0399
357
4% inches
14% inches
16% inches
9 inches
For
10 inch records
10 & 12 in. records
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Consistr of
1 Art-Mission No.
1 Art-Mission No.
1 Art-Mission No.
1 Art-Mission No.
351 Top
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0328 Disc Record
0328 Disc Record
0329 Disc Record
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Unit
Unit
Unit
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For
Outride Height
4 H inches
14% inches
14% inches
16% inches
10 inch records
10 inch records
l4 in.records.
and l o in.
Outside Depth
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Total Record Capacity . '370 thick or 540 thin records
Record compartments numbered 1 to 90.
Index and double quantity of gummed numbers supplied
with each section.
Made of Quartered Oak and Solid Mahogany.
Wood knobs to match this Craftsman Design.
Every piece of Oak is Quarter Flaked.
Both Oak and Mahogany selected for effect.
Doors are Non-Binding, Dust-Proof, R'oiseless, Air-Cushioned.
Built to Endure. Mention Wood and Finish wanted.
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Pattern
Numbers
341
308
310
0329
357
Outside Height
Inside Height
Inside Length
Each Unrt
4% inches
10 inches
8% inches
32 inches
12 % inches 10% inches
16% inches ( 0 eOmpartmenta
inch records.
for
lo and IS
9 inches
The Disc Record Section is built doubly strong.
First there ia a n interior
which for all practical purposes could be used indopendently of the o u t e r
section except that i t is
open a t the hack and not
highly finished on top.
Consider how d o u b l y
strong the complete Globe
\Irernicke Disc R e c o r d
Section is after theinterior
is placed in a regular builtto-endurc Globe-\trernicke
Unit.
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Not only do Globe-Wernicke Book Sectiqns form an artistje. bqoutiful and decorative piece of furniture. but they create the intellectual
atmosphere. They can be arranged rn many ways, asrn thls room around a .wmdow; whereas, the old style bookcases can not.
Page Forty-five
Formerly, artihtic furniture was ;t luxury for the very wealthy. Such craftsmen as Chippendale or Sheraton worked very slowly, judged by present standards. Their output was extremely limited. The great modern strides in skilled
labor and efficient methods ( 4 production have changed all this.
Here you see the great plant of The Globe-IYernicke Company a t Cincinnati,
Ohio. Under this vast acreage of roof are combined the most up-to-the-minute
methods of manufacture with the trained skill of an army of artisans, craftsmen,
joiners and designers. Here you will find the Chippendales and Sheratons of
today working undrr increased advantages that make for a maximum of finished
production a t a minimum of unit cost.
Here the Globe-Wernicke unit idea in bookcases was developed to its
greatest degree of artistic and n~echanicalperfection.
Systematic co-operation on such a scale now enables you t o enjoy a bookcase
of the highest beauty of design and finish a t the lowest possible expense. Soxvadays there is a Globe-Xernicke Sectional Bookcase in nearly every modern home.