Curtis Woodwork

Curtis Woodwork is a 1926 illustrated catalog from Curtis Companies Incorporated. This digital edition presents the 36-page publication as a PDF for instant download after purchase.

The catalog shows standardized woodwork for the home, including entrances and exterior doors, interior doors and trim, permanent furniture, stairs and stair parts, and windows. It was prepared for owners, architects, contractors, and dealers.

Book Overview

Curtis Woodwork was issued by Curtis Companies Incorporated of Clinton, Iowa, in 1926. It presents many of the company’s stock designs for residential woodwork, combining illustrations with specifications and notes on construction.

The catalog emphasizes complete understanding among owner, architect, dealer, contractor, and manufacturer. It promotes coordinated entrances and standard units, and it directs readers to consult a Curtis dealer for advice and to see the larger Curtis catalog, Architectural Interior and Exterior Woodwork Standardized.

Special attention is given to white pine and to the durability of doors. The text also discusses the architectural importance of the entrance, calling it “the smile on the face of the house.”

What You’ll Discover Inside

• Illustrated entrances and exterior doors, including models such as C-100, C-104, C-105, C-110, C-111, C-112, C-116, C-117, C-118, C-119, C-120, C-121, C-126, and others.
• Descriptions of door frames, sidelights, transoms, columns, and hoods used to build complete entrance units.
• Guidance on choosing an entrance that is beautiful, suitable for the house, and durable.
• A section on interior doors and trim and their role in the interior background of the home.
• Additional catalog sections listed in the contents: permanent furniture, stairs and stair parts, windows, finish and care of woodwork, and how to buy Curtis Woodwork.
• Explanations of Curtis construction quality, the Curtis trademark, and the advantages of standard millwork.

Why This Book Matters

Curtis Woodwork is a valuable primary source for the study of American residential design in the 1920s. It records the products, terminology, and sales approach of a major American woodwork manufacturer.

For preservationists and designers, the catalog helps identify period doorway styles, trim details, and window and stair treatments. It also shows how standardization made architectural woodwork more available to ordinary homebuilders.

Book Details

Device Compatibility

This is a digital download, so no physical item will be shipped. After purchase, you can access the PDF immediately.

The file is readable on desktop, tablet, and mobile devices using compatible PDF or Kindle apps.

FAQ

How soon can I access the book? Access is available immediately after purchase.

Will a printed book be sent to me? No, this is a digital edition only.

Which devices are supported? The PDF works with appropriate Kindle apps, tablets, desktop computers, and mobile reading apps.

Add Curtis Woodwork to your collection today and explore this 1926 look at American residential woodwork.