'/*$.$ V ««««**«** » «« *tAAAAAl*l.AAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAA A^A aa^aa.^aaaaaa ^ — — „ ZZ02L- — i^. " >^V^ : ';& Si I DESCRIPTIVE AND ILLUSTRATED CATALOGUE SCHOOL FURNITURE, MANUFACTURED AND SOLD BY GEO. & C. W. SHERWOOD, CHICAGO. ■h CHICAGO : (t£j TRIBUNE COMPANY'S BOOK AND JOB PRINTING ESTABLISHMENT. F & No. 51 Clark Street. 1864. i E ?»§^' "<^^ ^^7 tl HHMHHm>H,MM , M> T HI Ii mHT?T ! MH ' "TMrt>>> l 1 A DESCRIPTIVE AND ILLUSTRATED CATALOGUE OF SCHOOL FURNITURE, MANUFACTURED AND SOLD BY GEO. & C. W. SHERWOOD, CHICAGO f -^fcoa^; CHICAGO: TRIBUNE COMPANY'S BOOK AND JOB PRINTING- ESTABLISHMENT, No. 51 Clark Street. 1864. Entered according to Act of Congress, in the year 1864, By GrEO. & C. W. SHERWOOD, In the Clerk's Office of the District Court of the United States for the Northern District of Dlinois. X&2 4 : r / . INTRODUCTION. The Improved School Furniture is usually made of cherry, the desks having iron ends or stands which may be fastened to the floor, and the chairs having an iron pedestal, also to be screwed to the floor. Both desks and chairs are graded for different ages of pupils. The iron and wood parts are packed separately, to save freight and to pre- vent marring in transportation. Good furniture can only be made by workmen experienced in this branch of work. The lumber needs to be seasoned beyond the possi- bility of shrinkage, as no furniture is exposed to greater heat. A heavy outlay is required to make patterns for the different sizes and styles of castings, and the proper width, length and highth of each desk are as essential to comfort and economy as to taste. Consequently the manufacture of school furniture has become a regular and extensive business, requiring a large outlay of capital, a constant force of good workmen, steam power, and all the necessary machinery by which the work may be done well and cheaply. No argument is needed to show that such an establishment can make the furniture better and cheaper than it can be made otherwise. Still, instances sometimes occur where committees adopt the error of supposing that this kind of furniture can be made by any person, though destitute of such exact experience and equipments as are absolutely necessary to the work. Under the influence of this delusion, contracts have been made with persons whose knowledge of the matter depended mainly upon the engravings and prices taken from some catalogue, and who did not duly consider the advantage of tested models, with ma- chinery and steam power, in the beauty, accuracy and economy of manufacturing. INTRODUCTION. The consequences of such an oversight are natural and certain. If the contractor is faithful, he is a loser, without success. The com- mittee find, when too late, that they get articles every way inferior. They are mortified and censured, the parents are chagrined and dis- pirited, the reasonable progress of school reform is repressed through a whole town, from the unwise experiment of an over-economical school district. Purchasers should remember the well established rule that the best articles are the cheapest, and should be satisfied, without the teaching of an unhappy experience, that it is true economy to buy the best goods at prices which allow the maker & fair profit. The manufacture of school furniture has heretofore been mainly con- fined to the East. In consequence of this, the schools of the West have either been compelled to use an inferior article, or be subjected to the annoyance of expense, delay and damage, caused by transportation from a distance. We invite the attention of school directors and those having school furnishing in charge, to our extensive assortment of furniture, believing that we can offer them facilities for a good supply of furniture at fair prices never before presented in the West. We thus hope to secure the patronage that investigation will prove we deserve. TO THE PUBLIC. TO THE PUBLIC. Having been for several years engaged in the manufacture and sale of school furniture, and from our limited facilities for manufacturing, being compelled to depend much upon eastern manufacture for our supply, and finding this source entirely inadequate to the wants of our customers, we have established in this city, a manufactory furnished with a steam engine and all necessary machinery, experienced workmen and every- thing essential to the production of first class work. We herewith present a variety of styles manufactured by us, and we cordially invite ail interested in school furniture, to call on us at our store, where samples can be seen. We shall be happy to give any information in our power to all who may desire it in regard to the arranging of desks and chairs. Every article of school furniture from our establishment will be warranted. Unless our customers especially request their furniture varnished, it will invariably be finished in oil, as it is thus neat in finish, and less liable to get marred and scratched. 6 SCALE OF HIGHTS. SCALE OF HIGHTS, (to order by.) FOR PRIMARY SCHOOLS. For pupils from 6 to 8 years, Chairs 12 inches, front of Desk 21 inches. FOR INTERMEDIATE SCHOOLS. For pupils from 8 to 10 years, Chairs 13 inches, front of Desk 23 inches. " " 10 to 12 " " 14 " " " 25 " FOR GRAMMAR SCHOOLS. For pupils from 12 to 14 years, Chairs 15 inches, front of desk 26 inches. 14 to 17 " " 16 " " " 27 " FOR HIGH SCHOOLS. Chaies 17 inches high, front of Desk 28 inches. SCALE OF LENGTH. Length of Primary Single Des 1 1 Double ' Intermediate Single ' 1 ' Double ' Grammar Single l 1 ' Double ' High School Single ' " " Double ' >k, 1 foot 6 inches. 1 3 feet. 1 1 foot 10 inches. 1 3 feet 4 " ' 2 " ' 3 " 8 inches. ' 2 " i 4 u SHERWOOD'S COMBINATION DESKS, Are each 3 feet 6 inches long, and vary in hight from 12 to 16 inches. GENERAL NOTICE TO CUSTOMERS. GENERAL NOTICE TO CUSTOMERS. In ordering, state what hight of desks and chairs are wanted, ac- cording to schedule herewith presented, also the number required of each. # Be particular in stating by what route you wish the furniture shipped. Give a reasonable length of time to fill orders, as it is impossible at all times to keep a sufficient supply of such a variety of patterns, to furnish just what may be wanted without delay. "We however, intend always to keep a stock on hand. Our prices include our best Ink-well for all grammar and higher grade of desks. Also sufficient screws to put up the work, and fasten the same to the floor; also all will be packed in a portable manner, and delivered to any depot in this city, without extra charge. Address, GEO. & C. W. SHERWOOD, 118 Lake St., Chicago. PUPILS' DESKS. No. Combination Desk and Seat. Attention is particularly called to this design of Combination Desk and Seat, as being tasteful, convenient, cheap, and durable. The stanchions, or end pieces, are iron, to which the wood work is fastened with screws, making the Desk convenient for shipping, as it can readily be put together. The expense of this Desk is but a trifle more than if made with clumsy wood ends, while it contains the essential requisites of a good desk and seat, being convenient to sweep around, and the shape of the end pieces allows the pupil to get in and out of his seat without difficulty. It is durable, and withal tasteful in its appearance. The standard length of this Desk is 3 feet 6 inches, for two pupils, and it is made of four different sizes, with seats from 12 to 16 inches high, to accommodate all grades of pupils — size A being the highest, then B, C, and D, graded in regular order. In addition, there is a Back and Seat, made to correspond with the others to place in the rear of the room, or for a recitation seat. The Desk is permanently fastened to the floor by means of screws. In grading, where different sizes are required in the same room, the smallest size should be placed in front, and the largest at the back of the room. Care should be taken, in ordering, to have all in each row across the room of the same size. This Desk is nicely finished — usually made of cherry — supplied with our Patent Ink Well, screws for fastening, all complete. For a large proportion of country school houses, where economy in seating is a desideratum, this will be found the most desirable style of desk made. CATALOGUE OF SCHOOL FURNITURE. No. 2 — Cincinnati or St. Louis Primary Double Desk. This is designed to be used in graded schools for small pupils. There are two sizes, seat each 10 and 12 inches high. They are cheap and substantial, and their construction allows pupils to stand without stepping into the aisles. No. 3 — Grammar Double Desk and Chairs. Two sizes, hight 26 and 27 inches, length of Desk 3 feet 8 inches, Chairs 15 and 16 inches. 10 CATALOGUE OF SCHOOL FURNITURE. No. 4 — Primary Single Desk and Chair. Hight of the front of Desk from floor 21 inches, Chair 12 inches, length of Desk 1 foot 6 inches. Accommodates pupils from 6 to 8 years old. No. 5 — Primary Double Desk and Chairs. Hight of front of Desk 22 inches, Chairs 12 inches, length of Desk 3 feet. CATALOGUE OF SCHOOL FURNITURE, 11 No. 6 — Intermediate Single Desk and Chair. Two sizes, hight 23 and 25 inches, length of Desk 1 foot 10 inches, Chairs 13 and 14 inches. For pupils from 8 to 12 years. WB No. 7 — Intermediate Double Desk and Chairs. Hight 23 and 25 inches, length of Desk 3 feet 4 inches, Chairs 13 and 14 inches. 12 CATALOGUE OF SCHOOL FURNITURE. No. 8 — Grammar Single Desk and Chair. Two sizes, hight 26 and 27 inches, length of Desk 2 feet, Chairs 15 and 16 inches. For pupils from 12 to 17 years. No. 9 — Grammar Double Desk and Chairs. Two sizes, hight 26 and 27 inches, length of Desk 3 feet 8 inches, Chairs 15 and 16 inches. CATALOGUE OF SCHOOL FURNITURE. 13 No. 10 — Collegiate Double Desk and Chairs. This is designed for colleges, high schools and seminaries. It has falls to raise, making a separate apartment for each scholar. The tops are made both plain and cloth covered. No. 11 — Teacher's Arm Chair. 14 CATALOGUE OF SCHOOL FURNITURE. RECITATION SEATS. No. 12 — Recitation Seat. This is one of our most desirable styles of Recitation Seat. High^ of seat 15 inches, made any length desired, standard length 8 feet. No. 13 — Recitation Seat. Two sizes, 10 and 12 inches high, standard length 8 feet. CATALOGUE OF SCHOOL FURNITURE. 15 TEACHERS' TABLES AND DESKS. No. 14 — Teacher's Table. Two Drawers, standard length 50 inches. No. 15 — Teacher's Desk. Two drawers and inclined top desk. 16 CATALOGUE OF SCHOOL FURNITURE. No. 16 — Teacher's Desk. Two drawers, inclined top desk or tray, supported on iron stanchions. No. 17 — Teacher's Desk. Two drawers and inclined top desk, iron stanchions. CATALOGUE OF SCHOOL FURNITURE. 17 No. 18 — Teacher's Desk. Four drawers and table top. No. 19 — Teacher's Desk. Four drawers, piano-shaped legs, table top. 18 CATALOGUE OF SCHOOL FURNITURE. No. 20 — Teacher's Desk. Eight drawer?, table top. No. 21 — Teacher's Desk. Five drawers and cupboard. PRICE LIST. 19 PRICE LIST. No. 1 — Combination Desk No. 2 — Cincinnati, or St. Louis Primary Desk, No. 3 — Grammar Double Desk and Chairs No. 4 — Primary Single Desk and Chair No. 5 — Primary Double Desk and Chairs. No. 6 — Intermediate Single Desk and Chair. ... No. 7 — Intermediate Double Desk and Chairs . , No. 8 — Grammar Single Desk and Chair No. 9 — Grammar Double Desk and Chairs No. 10 — Collegiate Double Desk and Chairs. . . . No. 1 1 — Teacher's Arm Chair No. 12 — Recitation Seat No. 13 — Eecitation Seat , No. 14— Teacher's Table No. 15 — Teacher's Desk No. 16 — Teacher's Desk No. 17 — Teacher's Desk , No. 18 — Teacher's Desk No. 19 — Teacher's Desk , No. 20 — Teacher's Desk No. 21 — Teacher's Desk ' , G-. & H. M. SHERWOOD'S Explanation —Fig 1 represents a top view of the cover Fig. 2, a top view of the well without the cover Fig. 3, a bottom view of the covir. Fig. 4, an edue view of the cover. Fig. 5, a view of well complete. Fig. 6, a key to screw on and unscrew cover The Ink Well (Viz. 5) is inserted in o the desk through a hole bored for the purpose, so tliat the flange, (which is of considerably larger diameter than the body,) rests upon the surface of the desk, and is secured in place by screws inserted in countersunk holes. The flange, of the well has turned down on its ou'tr edge a lip, which ah ne rests on the desk, leaving a space within, below the inte- rior part of the flange. This fpace is provided f r 1 tie pur] ose of allowing room in which pii s or studs pro- jecting downward from thehwer side of the cover may freelv mcve. The pit' shave enlarged end-, or hearts, (as seen in Fig. 4, and are first inserted fh' out h appertures made large i nough to admit them fitelyin the flange of the well, as represented in cut, (Fijr. 2.) Fr> m these appertures extend, concentrically in opposite directions, curved slots, just wideenoutrh to allow the necks of the pins to pass freely, (as seen in Fig. 2.) The lower edges of these slots have a sl'gbt inclinatii n downward from the appertures. so that as the cover is turned round the heads of the pins become w dged against the inclined surfaces, and draw the cover closely down upon the well on which it is made to fit tightly The cover is fastened by means of a key, (Fig. 6.) This new Well is simple, and it is confidently believed that, while it contains the combined excellencies of the best wells now in use, that it remedies the defects of all : 1st. By this invention a very convenient, neat and secure fastening for the cover is produced which can only be removed with the key provided for it, which is to be kept by the teacher or janitor. 2d. The Well itself, after being fastened by two common screws, never has to be r moved — the glass lining only being removed when necessary for cleaning, which can b'J done by unscrewing the cap with a simple turn of the key. 3d. It will not get out of order, as by its simplicity of arrangement there is no lining to corrode. It cannot burst and spill the ink — and cannot be removed and lost by the pupils. 4th. It can be used in the holes where other wells have been inserted. 5th. It is -economical, as the expenditure for each pupil (where double desks are used,) ia but twelve .and a half cents for his whole school going time. Price of Ink Well per dozen, $3.C0, necessary keys furnished gratis. Address GEO. & C. W. SHERWOOD, 118 Lake Street, Chicago. BLACKBOARDS. 21 BLACKBOARDS. The necessity of an abundant supply of good blackboards is very generally undervalued. Hon. N. Batsman, Superintendant of Public Instruction in Illinois, in his report to the legislature, makes the following sensible remarks: 11 A. zone of olazkooarding should extend continuously around the room, except where interrupted by doors and windows. It enables the teacher to exercise a whole class at once and maintain a constant supervision over their work. It more than doubles the time that can be given to the effective instruction of each class. It affords the means of occular illustration and demonstration, now demanded by the best methods of teaching in nearly every department of science. The use of them gives a pleasing variety to the exercises of the school, and promotes health by allowing frequent changes from a sit- ting to a standing posture. No school-room is prepared for its work without an ample supply of blackboard surface. It is a necessity. A painter might almost as well dispense with his canvas, or a sur- veyor with his compass and chain, as a teacher do without this essential part of school equipment." Holbbook's Liquid Slate makes the best and cheapest black- board of any material within our knowledge. This preparation is in the form of a liquid, put up in cans ready for use, and can be applied with a brush like paint, to a plaster hard-finish, or to wood or paper. It produces an excellent and permanent slate surface where applied. A quart will cover a surface of 50 to 75 square feet. 22 OBJECT FORMS. Forms and Solids for Object-Teaching, Triangle. Eight-angled Eqilateral Triangle. Isosceles Triangle. Triangle. Parallelogram or Rectangle. Trapezium. Ehomb. Rhomboid, Circle. Ring, Crescent Spherical Triangle. Oval Tetrahedron. Sphere. Hemisphere. Spheroid. REMARKS. 23 REMARKS. The preceding engravings represent our leading styles of Pupils' and Teachers' Desks, and Recitation Seats. "We, however, are prepared to manufacture and supply any other styles that may be desired ; also, Book Cases, of various designs, Blackboards, Map Backs, &c. After a School House is properly furnished with Seats and Desks then follows the indispensable requisite of School Apparatus. Send for our Illustrated Catalogue of School Apparatus. 24 DESCRIPTION OF SCHOOL-HOUSES. PLANS AND DESCRIPTIONS OF SCHOOL HOUSES. Description of Plans foe School House No. 1. The floor plan (No. 1) and accompanying external view of same, are for a Country or Suburban School House,, and would cost, if built of wood, about $800, or if of brick, about $1,100, Referring to the letters on the plan, C, represents tlie main entrance vestibule ; A and B, the boys' and girls' wardrobes respectively ; D, main school-room ; G, teacher's platform ; E, coal or wood-room, as well as a side entrance for the boys ; F, teacher's closet. The main building should be not less than 21 feet wide, if of wood, or 22, if brick, by 35 feet long, and will afford sittings for 36 pupils. The flue, shown in the plan behind the platform, should be used for a smoke-flue and ventilation. The stove should stand in the large va- cant space at the left of the teacher's platform. It is designed 'to be seated with the Combination Desks, which are 3|- feet long. The Desks occupy each a space of about 28 inches in width. The front edge of each desk is on a perpendicular line with the edge of each seat belonging to it. There should be a space or aisle between the ends of the desks of about two feet, and at least 2 feet all around next the walls. The number of sittings may be in- creased to 50 or 60 by increasing the length of the building. DESCRIPTION OF SCHOOL-HOUSES. 25 Plan No. 1. A — Boys' "Wardrobe. B — Girls' Wardrobe. C— Vestibule. D — School-Room. E — Coal Room. y — Teacher's Closet. G — Teacher's Platform. 26 DESCRIPTION OF SCHOOL-HOUSES. DESCRIPTION OF SCHOOL-HOUSES. 27 Description of Plan for School-House No. 2. This shows the plan only, there being no external view given, but it will readily be seen that if the wing, in the view No. 1, were left off, it could answer to this plan. The plan indicates a building about 28 by 40 feet. Eefering to the letters, we have C for an en- trance vestibule ; on eacn side of which are wardrobes A and B, for the girls and boys respectively ; D, the school-room proper ; E, teach- er's platform; F, F, recitation seats. This house has sittings for 52 pupils, and may be increased by adding to the length of the house. The chimney is designed to be suspended over the inside entrance door, and the stove located at the left of the door. It is drawn to a scale of 12 feet to an inch, and by such a scale the dimensions of the several parts may be obtained. The desks here indicated are 3 feet 8 inches long, and should be set so as to leave the middle aisle 'l\ feet, the two aisles adjacent 2 feet, and the outside ones at least 2\ feet wide. The walls of the school-room should be wainscoted with boards from the floor up 2 feet, in the vestibule 5 feet, and in the wardrobes 1 feet high. The school-room should have a blackboard (see our Liquid Slate) above this wainscoting on all sides of the room, at least 5 feet wide. ,_.. 28 DESCRIPTION OF SCHOOL-HOUSES. Plan No. 2. A — Girls' "Wardrobe. B — Boys 1 Wardrobe. C— Vestibule. D — School-Room. E — Teacher's Platform. F — Recitation Seats. DESCRIPTION OF SCHOOL-HOUSES. 29 Plan of School-House No. 3. This is a plan of a house designed for a school district in one of the Western towns in this State, and when built is very unique in its appearance. Externally it is a building of considerable more preten- sions than Nos. 1 or 2. It is but one story high, yet does not look low. It has a beautiful little belfrey immediately over the front porch or vestibule, and is in many respects one of the prettiest houses, on a small scale, that there is in the country. Its extreme dimensions are about 36 by 48 feet, and is drawn to a scale of 1 6 feet to an inch, by which its several parts can readily be determined. It is calculated for 66 pupils at single desks. These desks are 18 inches long, and should have a space of about 2 feet between them, and the middle and outside aisles should be 2\ or 3 feet wide. Where strict economy is aimed at, these inside aisles may be re- duced to 20 inches, but it is much better that there should be ample room for teachers and pupils to move about freely without disturbing others. In this plan the arrangements are for a principal teacher and an assistant. With this number of pupils it would sometimes be deemed necessary not to employ two teachers, in whic% case the recita- tion-room might be dispensed with. It would however be better to increase the number of sittings by using double desks, so as to require two teachers, or else adopt a different plan similar to Nos. 1 or 2, but increased to larger dimensions. Referring to the letters, we find C, the vestibule; A and B, boys' and girls' wardrobes ; D, school-room; E, a room for philosophical apparatus, books, &c. ; F, recitation-room ; G, Gr, teachers' platforms ; and H, teacher's closet. This main room should be 15 or 16 feet high, but a little less might answer. 30 DESCRIPTION OF SCHOOL-HOUSES. Plan No. 3. A — G-irls 1 "Wardrobe. B — Boys' Wardrobe. C— Vestibule. D — School- Room. E — Philosophical Apparatus Room. F — Recitation Room. G, G — Teacher's Platforms. H— Teacher's Closet. DESCRIPTION OF SCHOOL-HOUSES. 31 Description of Sycamore School House. (See following page.) The annexed cut is a view of the new and elegant school-house recently erected at Sycamore, in this State, and is, par excellence, one of the finest buildings of its kind in this section of the country. It is built of wood, in the most thorough and substantial manner, having been built entirely by days' works, and cost the moderate sum of $14,000. It has four school-rooms in each of the first two stories, each of which will accommodate 65 scholars, or 520 in all. Besides this, it has a large hall in the upper or attic story, where the entire school may be assembled for general exercises. This hall may -be used for a school-room, there being two recitation-rooms attached, whereby the capacity of the building would be increased to about 700 pupils. The design for this building, and also the preceding ones, Nos. 1, 2 and 3, were made by Gr. P. Randall, architect, of this city, a gen- tlemen to whom this section of the country is probably more largely in- debted for improvements in the architecture of its public school build- ings, colleges, and seminaries of learning than to any other. Mr. Randall was architect for all the latest and best school buildings in this city, including "Haven," "The Newberry, and "The Skinner." He was the designer and superintending architect of the State Normal University at Bloomington, in this State, and numerous other buildings for collegiate purposes in this and adjoining States. To all who desire the services of a good school-house architect, who throughly under- stands his business, we would recommend Mr. Randall as superior to any within our acquaintance. LIBRARY OF CONGRESS 002 343 575 5