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James H. Rice Co. 
 
 Manufacturers, Importers and Dealers in 
 
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 Sand Blast, Chipped, Embossed Glass, Etc. 
 
 jllso Chipped Glass Signs, Mirrors & Glaziers’Supplies 
 yill Kinds of Glass for Churches and *Buildings 
 
 Plate and Window Glass 
 
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 Office and Salesroom 80 and 82 Wabash Avenue 
 Warehouses 34 to 40 South Water Street 
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 HIS book of designs presented represents the 
 most complete line of art , ornamental and other 
 various kinds of glass, also framed mirrors, etc., 
 ever put before the trade. We especially call 
 your attention to our “up-to-date” designs of 
 
 art glass, which cannot be excelled in point of artistic 
 work. We have spared no expense with our artists in 
 making up the finest and most artistic designs procure- 
 able. 
 
 The Art Nouveau designs, as shown on pages 17 to 
 20 and 36 to 39, are designs that are very pleasing to 
 the eye, and when made up and set in the sash they 
 cannot be excelled. All designs of art and ornamental 
 glass, as shown in catalogue (except figured, Florentine, 
 etc.), are made to order, and generally require one to 
 two weeks before shipping. 
 
 *VI*y LIBRARY 
 
 COLUMBIA UNIVERSE 
 
 Copyrighted 1905, by the James H. Rice Co., Chicago 
 
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 A-34 $1.35 sq.ft. 
 
 Geometrical Shaped Clear Leaded Glass 
 
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 A-36 $1.10 sq.ft. 
 
 A-38 $1.00 sq. ft. 
 
 A-47 95c sq. ft. 
 
 A-48 $1.00 sq.ft. 
 
 A-49 $1.20 sq. ft. 
 
 A-50 $1.00 sq. ft. 
 
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 These may also be furnished in Colonial, etc., same as shown on preceding page 
 Special attention is called to the fact that these designs are absolutely new 
 
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 A-51 $1.10 sq.ft. 
 
 Clear Crystal Sheet and Crackeled Glass 
 
 Elaborate designs. For beauty these have never 
 been excelled in this class of work 
 
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 A-71 $3.35 sq. ft. 
 
 Leaded Crystal Sheet and Crackled Glass 
 
 Most intricate shapes—the embodiment of high designers’ art 
 
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 A-72 $1.70 sq.ft. 
 
 A-73 $1.70 sq. ft. 
 
 A-77 $1.50 sq.ft. 
 
 A-74 $1.85 sq.ft. 
 
 A-75 $1.70 sq.ft. 
 
 A-78 $1.70 sq.ft. 
 
 A-79 $1.70 sq. ft. 
 
 A-80 $1.85 sq.ft. 
 
 A-81 $2.00 sq.ft. 
 
 A-82 $1.50 sq.ft. 
 
 New Designs of Leaded Crystal Sheet Glass 
 and Beveled Plate Glass 
 
James H. Rice Co., Chicago 
 
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 A-94 $ 2.75 sq. ft. 
 
 A-95 $2.95 sq. ft. 
 
 Leaded Beveled Plate Glass 
 
 The most intricate and harmonious designs yet offered 
 If set in copper instead of lead, 50 cents per square foot additional 
 
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 A-101 $2.35 sq. ft. 
 
 A-102 $2.50 sq. ft. 
 
 A-104 $2.70 sq. ft. 
 
 Perfectly New, Elaborate Designs of Leaded Beveled Plate Glass 
 
 If set in copper instead of lead, 50c per square foot additional 
 
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 A-107 $1.70 sq.ft. 
 
 A-108 $1.35 sq.ft. 
 
 A-109 $2.10 sq.ft. 
 
 A-110 $2.10 sq.ft. 
 
 A-112 $1.25 sq.ft. 
 
 Designs from Ancient Egypt 
 
 Odd and attractive 
 
 Made of lightly tinted, variegated and opal cathedral glass, leaded 
 
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 A-122 $1.85 sq. ft. 
 
 A-124 $2.10 sq.ft. 
 
 $2.10 sq.ft. A-125 $1.70 sq.ft. 
 
 A-129 $2.10 sq.ft. 
 
 Leaded Crystal Sheet Glass, Varied with Black, 
 
 White and Colored Opalescent Glass 
 
 Beautiful designs, drawn in charming taste 
 
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 A-131 $1.70 sq. ft. 
 
 A-130 $2.10 sq.ft. 
 
 
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 A-133 $1.25 sq. ft. 
 
 A-134 $1.25 sq. ft. 
 
 A-135 $2.10 sq.ft. 
 
 A-136 $1.25 sq. ft. 
 
 A-137 $1.25 sq.ft. 
 
 A-138 $1.45 sq.ft. 
 
 A-139 $2.10 sq.ft. 
 
 A-140 $2.50 sq. ft. 
 
 A-141 $2.10 sq.ft. 
 
 Colored Opalescent and Variegated Cathedral Glass Designs 
 
 Leaded. Very attractive. Some of them witlr beveled plate glass, as shown 
 
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 A-142 $2.35 sq. ft. 
 
 A-143 $2.35 sq. ft. 
 
 A-144 $2.35 sq.ft. 
 
 A-145 $2.35 sq. ft. 
 
 A-146 $2.10 sq.ft. 
 
 A-147 $2.10 sq.ft. 
 
 A-148 $1.35 sq.ft. 
 
 A-149 $1.50 sq.ft. 
 
 A-150 $1.85 sq. ft. 
 
 A-152 $1.85 sq.ft. 
 
 A-153 $1.85 sq. ft. 
 
 Leaded Opalescent and Beveled Plate Glass 
 
 Warm colors, harmoniously arranged 
 
James H. Rice Co., Chicago 
 
 A-154 $2.10 sq. ft. 
 
 A-155 $1.70 sq.ft. 
 
 ■A-156 $2.50 sq.ft. 
 
 A-159 $2.50 sq.ft. 
 
 A-157 $1.70 sq.ft. 
 
 A-158 $3.00 sq. ft. 
 
 A-160 $2.50 sq.ft. 
 
 A-161 $2.50 sq. ft. 
 
 A-162 $2.50 sq. ft. 
 
 Richly Colored Leaded Opalescent Glass 
 
 The glass itself must be seen to be fully appreciated 
 
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 The above is our very latest “Parisian” work of art, by our most skilled artist. Made up in opalescent and medium 
 
 and light tints. Cannot be excelled in artistic point of beauty 
 
L’Art Nouveau Designs 
 
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 A-168 $2.35 sq. ft. A-170 $2.85 sq. ft. A-171 $2.50 sq. ft. A-172 $2.85 sq. ft. 
 
 Our very latest “Parisian” designs. Made up in liglit tints; used for doors, transoms, dining-room windows, etc. 
 
 None like them on the market. The above is far excelled when seen in reality 
 
L’Art Nouveau Designs 
 
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 A-176 |4.50 sq.ft. A-177 |6.00 sq. ft. 
 
 Made up in opalescent and variegated glass. They are carried out in a way far superior to that represented above 
 
L’Art Nouveau Designs 
 
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 A-178 $3.60 sq.ft. A-180 $3.60 sq. ft. A-181 $3.15 sq. ft. A-182 $4.50 sq. ft. 
 
 Made up in opalescent, medium and light tints, and carried out in the most artistic manner 
 
James H. Rice Co., Chicago 
 
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 A-183 $2.50 sq. ft. 
 
 A-185 $2.10 sq. ft. 
 
 A.186 $2.50 sq.ft. 
 
 A-184 $2.10 sq.ft. 
 
 A-187 $2.10 sq. ft. 
 
 A-188 $2.10 sq.ft. 
 
 A-189 $2.10 sq. ft. 
 
 Richly Colored Leaded Opalescent Glass 
 
 Quaint shapes. Note the arrangement and contrast of colors. Very effective when made up 
 
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 A-191 $5.00 sq. ft. 
 
 A-192 $3.50 sq.ft. 
 
 A-196 $2.25 sq. ft. 
 
 A-195 $2.75 sq. ft. 
 
 A-197 $2.25 sq.ft. 
 
 Opalescent Glass, Leaded 
 
 \\ e submit these designs as being the newest and best produced. 
 
 effective when the glass itself is seen 
 
 A-198 $2.95 sq.ft 
 
 Much more 
 
 A-193 $2.50 sq. ft. 
 
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 The Artist’s Dream 
 
 Absolutely the highest and best in the glass man’s art. The product of 
 years of study and progress, and can be seen best in 
 all its beauty in the glass itself 
 Prices and information on application 
 
Variegated Cathedral and Opalescent Leaded Glass 
 
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 Neat and tasteful designs 
 
Leaded Opalescent Glass 
 
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 Examples of the best in Holland’s art, which need no words of commendation. Very effective when made up 
 
Leaded Colored Glass 
 
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Church Designs 
 
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 A-233 $1.70 sq.ft. 
 
 A-234 $2.10 sq. ft. 
 
 A-236 
 
 A-235 $2.10 sq.ft. 
 
 $1.50 sq. ft. 
 
 A-237 $2.10 sq. ft. 
 
 A-238 1.50 sq.ft. 
 
 Leaded, Variegated and Opal Cathedral Glass 
 
 Symphonies of color, in majestic designs 
 
James H. Rice Co., Chicago 
 
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 A-239 $2.10 sq. ft. 
 
 A-240 $2.35 sq.ft. 
 
 A-241 $2.35 sq.ft. 
 
 A-242 $2.35 sq.ft. 
 
 A-245 $2.35 sq. ft. A-246 $2.35 sq. ft. A-247 $2.25 sq. ft. 
 
 New Leaded Beveled Plate Glass Designs 
 
 If metal-coppered sash, add 50 cents per sq. ft. to above prices 
 
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 A-249 $2.50 sq. ft7 
 
 A-251 $3.75 sq. ft. 
 
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 In accurately proportioned designs 
 If metal-coppered sash, add 50 cents per sq. ft. to above prices 
 
James H. Rice Co., Chicago 
 
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 A-254 $2.50 sq. ft. 
 
 A-256 $2.35 sq. ft. 
 
 A-255 $2.50 sq.ft. 
 
 A-257 $2.75 sq.ft. 
 
 A-259 $2.10 sq. ft. 
 
 $2.50 sq. ft. 
 
 A-262 $2.10 sq. ft. 
 
 A-261 $2.10 sq.ft. 
 
 A-258 
 
 A-260 $1.85 sq. ft. 
 
 Leaded Beveled Plate Glass, with White and Black Opal Glass 
 
 Trimmings 
 
 New and approved designs 
 
 If metal-coppered sasli, add 50 cents per sq. ft. to above prices 
 
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 A-266 $3.10 sq.ft. 
 
 A-268 $3.00 sq.ft. 
 
 A-270 $3.75 sq. ft. 
 
 A-269 $3 35 sq. ft. 
 
 A-265 $3 35 sq. ft. 
 
 A-267 $3.00 sq. ft. 
 
 A-271 $3 75 sq. ft. 
 
 A-272 $2.50 sq. ft. 
 
 Leaded Beveled Plate Glass 
 
 We challenge all competitors to produce the equal of the above designs 
 If metal-coppered sash, add 50 cents per sq. ft. to above prices 
 
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 A-275 $1.70 sq.ft. 
 
 A-280 $1.70 sq.ft. 
 
 A-281 $2.10 sq. ft. 
 
 A-286 $2.10 sq.ft. 
 
 A-287 $1.70 sq.ft. 
 
 Rich Polished Cut Plate Glass, Mitered 
 
 New and correct designs. Very proper for doors, side lights, transoms, etc. 
 
 
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 A-288 $1.00 sq.ft. 
 
 A-289 70c sq. ft. 
 
 A-290 75c sq. ft. 
 
 A-294 85c sq. ft. 
 
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 A-293 70c sq. ft. 
 
 A-297 85c sq. ft. 
 
 A-298 $1.00 sq. ft. A-299 
 
 A-292 $1.00 sq. ft. 
 
 A-291 85c sq. ft. 
 
 A-296 $1.00 sq.ft. 
 
 A-295 $1.00 sq. ft. 
 
 A-308 $1.00 sq. ft. A-309 85c sq. ft. 
 
 The Latest IVTaze Glass 
 
 Mitered (rich cut glass), with pleasing designs 
 
 A-310 95c sq. ft. 
 
 A-302 85c sq$ ft. 
 
 A-306 85c sq. ft. 
 
 A-303 70c sq. ft. 
 
 A-307 70c sq. ft. 
 
 A-300 85c sq. ft. 
 
 A-304 60c sq. ft. 
 
 A-301 85c sq. ft. 
 
 A-305 75c sq. ft. 
 
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 One of the most artistic designs on the market 
 
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 Price $3.75 per square foot, set in metal 
 Made up in colors suitable for room where used 
 Background carried out in crystal plate 
 
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 L’Art Nouveau 
 
 One of the most artistic designs on the market 
 
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 Price $4.25 per square foot, set in metal 
 Made up in colors suitable for room where used 
 Background carried out in crystal plate 
 
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 L’Art Nouveau 
 
 One of the most artistic designs on the market 
 
 Price $5.50 per square foot, set in metal 
 Made up in colors suitable for room where used 
 Background carried out in crystal plate 
 
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 James H. Rice Co., Chicago 
 
 A Fire Retardant 
 
 C-12 Maze Wired Glass 
 
 C-13 Polished Wire 
 
 % and inch thick, up to 40 inches 
 wide and 100 inches long 
 % inch cut to size, 40c per square foot 
 inch cut to size, 50c per square foot 
 
 Up to 40 inches wide and 100 inches long 
 Polished in % inch thick only 
 Prices on application 
 Same as page 46 
 
 “Wire Glass—the approved Fire Stop.” 
 
 “Wire Glass—reduces Fire Hazard.” 
 
 “Wire Glass—the best for Skylights.” 
 
 “Wire Glass—the Underwriters recommend it.” 
 
 “Wire Glass—obtains minimum fire rates.” 
 
 “Wire Glass—stops draft and flame.” 
 
 “Wire Glass Windows lessen labor, save heat, reduce insurance rates.” 
 
 “Wire Glass Windows replace metal shutters, save space and always protect.” 
 “Adequate Fire Protection provided by Wire Glass Windows.” 
 
 “Conflagration Hazard reduced by Wire Glass.” 
 
 “Specify Wire Glass Windows and reduce your Insurance Rates.” 
 
 “Wire Glass retards Fire without hiding it.” 
 
 “Fire Hazard” and “Break Hazard” are reduced by using Wire Glass.” 
 “Wire Glass can’t scatter when broken.” 
 
James H. Rice Co., Chicago 
 
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 A Fire Retardant 
 
 Used in Buildings of Every Description. Also Used for Diffusion of Light—see page 98 
 
 C-14 Ribbed Wire —& inch is standard thickness 
 
 ]/%, Y and inch thick, up to 40 inches wide and 120 inches long 
 (except y&, in which 40x84 inches is extreme) 
 
 Y cut to size, 30c per square foot 
 
 Y cut to size, 40c per square foot 
 
 Y cut to size, 55c per square foot 
 
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 United Electric Light and Power Company’s “Transformer” Station 
 
 “The Baltimore buildings failed through their windows because they were not, as a rule, 
 properly protected. * * * I saw no metal window frames save in a building to the north of 
 
 the Hurst store where the fire began. One of the wire glass windows was gone here, but the 
 others were in good condition.” 
 
 Ira H. Woolson, E. M., Columbia University. 
 
 “The accompanying photograph shows the present condition of the front of the building. 
 It will be noticed that the wire glass, with its metal frames and sash, occupies a very large part 
 of the surface. Some of the windows were broken by falling walls. The building escaped 
 practically uninjured and served as a shield for the low brick building adjacent to it on the 
 leeward side, as shown in the engraving.” Engineering News. 
 
 “ Wire Glass has saved us many limes its cost and is in all respects satisfactory ” 
 
 United Electiic Light & Power Co. 
 
 Note.—S ign painted on wall immediately after the fire. 
 
James H. Rice Co., Chicago 
 
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 A Leaf from “A Reconnaissance of the Baltimore Fire District” 
 
 Continental Trust Building—Court View 
 
 ‘‘ The fireproof buildings of Baltimore developed some important defects. Had these not 
 existed the buildings might in numerous instances have escaped serious damage as well as proved 
 barriers to the spread of the flames. The chief defect was want of proper protection from the 
 outside. None of the fireproof buildings damaged or destroyed were supplied with wire glass 
 or metallic frames. The absence of these permitted the flames to secure an entrance into the 
 buildings through the exposed windows. They passed through and out on the other side only 
 to communicate with some adjoining or nearby building.” 
 
 John H. Packard, Jr., Vice-Pres. American Fire Insurance Co. 
 
 “The buildings found standing, after the fire, in which business could be transacted , were 
 the buildings in which wire glass had been employed to protect openings in roofs and walls." 
 
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 Wire Glass Testimonial Bearing on Baltimore Fire 
 
 “The lesson to be drawn is that no building, no matter how fireproof 
 its construction may be, can be expected to protect its contents unless the 
 window openings are covered to prevent the entrance of the flames through 
 them. Ordinary window glass breaks with the heat of a fire across the 
 street; and, when the fire once enters upon any floor, the opened windows 
 on the floors below and above turn the building into a chimney, the flues 
 of which are the stair and elevator walls. * * * 
 
 “There are evidences of wire glass being an efficient protection, of the 
 glass cracking badly and the wire holding same together, which is all that 
 is claimed for it. This was the case in a number of skylights. * * * 
 
 “One of the surprises was the failure of the tin-clad fireproof shutter, 
 such as advocated by the Board of Fire Underwriters. They apparently 
 failed because of the many points on the surface. In most cases nothing 
 but the empty shells, twisted in all sorts of shapes, remain.” 
 
 Expert in Engineering News. 
 
 Testimonial of Architect for Chicago World’s Fair 
 
 “In many instances wire glass gave sufficient evidence of being fire¬ 
 proof material and, where it is properly set in a rivited copper frame and 
 sash, it affords the best possible protection that can be placed in an open¬ 
 ing. It is especially to be recommended for use in skylights and windows 
 for warehouse and factory buildings; and in the latter case a great deal of 
 initial expense and labor is saved when compared to the cost of furnishing 
 iron shutters and the daily expense incurred in opening and closing these 
 shutters, besides the cost of keeping the iron painted. Again, in case of 
 fire inside of a building at night or Sundays, the firemen can see where it 
 is located from the outside, which they could not do if the building had 
 iron shutters, as these would be closed. When fire attacks this glass it will 
 crack, but no portion of it will fall out, so that the fire will not be fed with 
 fresh air coming in through the openings. Furthermore, if necessary, the 
 firemen can readily cut out as much of this glass as they see fit.” 
 
 - D. H. Burnham, Architect, Chicago. 
 
James H. Rice Co., Chicago 
 
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 A Few Words Concerning Polished 
 
 Wire Glass 
 
 T HE changes and steps toward advancement, in which both the de¬ 
 mand for and the manufacturing ability to supply wire glass, have 
 been so rapid in recent years that it has, at times, embarrassed even 
 us to keep mental pace with them. 
 
 In view of this it is not strange, then, that somewhat well defined and 
 very general misapprehensions should have been engendered concerning 
 our product in the minds of those not brought so closely into contact. 
 
 We have received a number of earnest, we might say fervid, com¬ 
 plaints regarding the comparative appearance of polished wire glass and 
 ordinary polished plate glass. 
 
 We think the basis of such complaint lies in the misapprehension of 
 both the function of polished wire glass and the properties claimed for it 
 by this company. 
 
 Polished wire glass had its origin in a positive necessity for a finished 
 fire retardant glass for high-class buildings. The various semi-transparent 
 forms of wire glass were already on the market and their efficiency dem¬ 
 onstrated and realized. With the general progress of the science of fire 
 protection, a comprehension of the necessity for completeness was obvious, 
 and, when the demand came for a transparent, fireproof glass, polished 
 wire glass was the result. 
 
 was never claimed , nor was it ever anticipated by the makers , 
 that polished wire glass should compete with polished plate glass in appearance. 
 Its method of manufacture, together with the presence of the wire mesh, 
 fundamentally precluded this. 
 
 Referring for a moment to the process of manufacture: Polished plate 
 and polished wire glass differ only in the method of casting—polished plate 
 glass being “teamed” or poured, polished wire glass, of necessitv, being 
 “ladled.” All ladled glass bears imperfections which do not appear in 
 polished plate glass, by reason of the difference in casting. Precisely the 
 same method is employed for polishing the plates produced by both proc¬ 
 esses, and the surfaces are equally perfect. 
 
 The demand for polished wire glass is daily increasing, because it is 
 essential to accomplish that completeness of fire protection toward which 
 the science is rapidly approaching. 
 
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 A Fire Retardant 
 
 For Buildings of Every Description 
 
 C-15 Polished Wired Glass 
 
 (See also C-13) 
 
 % inch thick, up to 40 inches wide 
 and 100 inches long 
 
 Prices on application 
 
James H. Rice Co., Chicago 47 
 
 A Fire Retardant 
 
 For Buildings of Every Description 
 
 Lenticular Wire Glass — Vt, inch thick 
 
 Cut sizes up to 30x72 
 Cut to any size, 50c per square foot 
 Admits as much light as ribbed glass 
 
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 James H. Rice Co., Chicago 
 
 A Fire Retardant 
 
 For Buildings of Every Description 
 
 C-17 
 
 Prismatic Wire Glass —V inch thick 
 
 Cut sizes up to 30x72 
 Cut to any size, 90c per square foot 
 
 Light greatly increased over plain ribbed wire by using above. Suitable for lighting 
 
 basements, stores, skylights, etc. 
 
James H. Rice Co M Chicago 
 
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 For Skylights, Etc. 
 
 C-18 
 
 Lenticular Skylight Glass —a inch thick 
 
 Cut sizes up to 40x80 
 Cut to any size, 40c per square foot 
 Admits as much light as ribbed glass 
 
50 
 
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 Aristo Sheet Prism Glass 
 
 The Best Prism on the Market 
 
 C-19 
 
 Made especially to our order 
 
 Cut sizes up to 40x72 
 65c per square foot 
 
 For greatly increasing the light for transoms in store windows, basements, skylights, etc. 
 
James H. Rice Co., Chicago 
 
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 For Doors, Partitions, Etc. 
 
 €-20 Pattern No. 1 
 
 In white 
 
 l /i and inch thick, up to 
 42 inches wide 
 
 cut to size, 20 c per square foot 
 j 3 ,- cut to size, 25c per square foot 
 
 C-22 Plain Ribbed 
 
 vV, X and H inch thick 
 Extreme size, 42 x 120 
 y% cut to size, 12 c per square foot 
 cut to size, 14c per square foot 
 % cut to size, 16c per square foot 
 cut to size, 20 c per square foot 
 
 C-21 Pattern No. 2 
 
 In white 
 
 *4 and T % inch thick, up to 
 42 inches wide 
 
 % cut to size, 20 c per square foot 
 /'g cut to size, 30c per square foot 
 
 C-23 Syenite 
 
 In white 
 
 yi and inch thick 
 Extreme size, 42 x 1 10 
 % cut to size, 20 c per square foot 
 4 g cut to size, 30c per square foot 
 
52 
 
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 For Doors, Partitions, Etc 
 
 024 Venetian 
 
 In white 
 
 yi inch thick, 30 inches wide, cut to size 
 20c per square foot 
 
 025 Ondoyant 
 
 In white 
 
 y£ inch thick, 30 inches wide, cut to size 
 20c per square foot 
 
 026 Rough 
 
 %, A > )l and inch thick 
 Bxtreme size, 42 x 100 
 l /% cut to size, 10c per square foot 
 A cut to size, 12c per square foot 
 % cut to size, 16c per square foot 
 cut to size, 20c per square foot 
 
 027 Rippled 
 
 White and colors, 30 inches wide 
 Thin for leaded work 
 (Silver Ripple a specialty) 
 
 Cut to size, 20c per square foot 
 
James H. Rice Co., Chicago 
 
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 For Doors, Partitions, Etc. 
 
 For Diffusion of Light see page 98 
 
 C-28 Florentine— white or amber color 
 
 yi and j 3 6 inch thick, up to 42 inches wide 
 and 110 inches long 
 yi cut to size, 20c per square foot 
 1 3 8 cut to size, 30c per square foot 
 
54 
 
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 For Doors, Partitions, Etc. 
 
 For Diffusion of Light see page 98 
 
 C-29 Maze—-white only 
 
 yi and , 3 g inch thick, up to 42 inches wide 
 and 100 inches long 
 
 yi cut to size, 20c per square foot 
 cut to size, 30c per square foot 
 
James H. Rice Co., Chicago 
 
 55 
 
 For Doors, Partitions, Etc. 
 
 For Diffusion of Light see page 98 
 
 C-30 Colonial —white or colors 
 
 y$ and u 3 g inch thick 
 Extreme size, 42 x 120 
 Also thin for leaded work 
 Y% cut to size, 20c per square foot 
 i\ cut to size, 25c per square foot 
 
56 
 
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 For Doors, Partitions, Etc. 
 
 For Diffusion of Light 
 
 C-31 Moss—white or colors 
 
 yi and inch thick, up to 42 inches wide 
 and 100 inches long 
 
 ]/% cut to size, 20c per square foot 
 de cut to size, 30c per square foot 
 
57 
 
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 C-32 Oceanic 
 
 C-33 Pattern No. 3 
 
 y and i s a inch thick, up to 
 42 inches wide 
 
 y cut to size, 20c per square foot 
 T s g cut to size, 30c per square foot 
 
 y and ^ inch thick, up to 
 42 inches wide 
 
 y cut to size, 20c per square foot 
 i 3 s cut to size, 30c per square foot 
 
 C-34 Majestic 
 
 y and inch thick, up to 
 42 inches wide 
 
 y cut to size, 20c per square foot 
 cut to size, 30c per square foot 
 
 We show on this and preceding pages a full line of figured rolled glass, etc., 
 for use in public buildings, offices and private residences 
 Also used in the manufacture of leaded work 
 The Maze, Florentine, Colonial and Figure No. 3 are especially adapted for the diffusion 
 
 of light, either in windows or in skylights 
 
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 issuing this book we have 
 (raft j endeavored to lay before our 
 
 customers and the general 
 trade what we believe to be 
 the most handsome and complete catalogue of 
 decorative glass for architectural and build¬ 
 ing purposes yet presented in the United 
 States , both in its variety and the origi¬ 
 nality of work displayed. It marks a 
 great advance in our own resources and 
 skill, and in the development of the 
 very art itself. A large portion of the 
 designs shown are now presented to the 
 public for the first time, and could only 
 have been produced by the development 
 of new and greatly improved methods 
 such as recently introduced by us. We 
 have also increased our mechanical 
 resources in all lines to more than double 
 their former capacity in order to keep 
 pace with the increased demand for 
 high-class work, and have now one of 
 the largest and most completely equip¬ 
 ped plants in the country for the orna¬ 
 mentation of glass in our line, which 
 covers every kind of art glass made. 
 
 
 
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Suggestions to Purchasers 
 
 W H EN ordering ornamental glass always state which is 
 the width and which is the height of the glass, naming 
 the width first, as it is the rule of the glass trade to do so, 
 and, if no other directions are given, a light ordered 24x36 is 
 understood to be 24 inches in width and 36 inches high, and 
 if ordered 36x24 is understood to be 36 inches wide and 24 
 inches high. In order to be absolutely sure, however, the 
 best way is to make a small sketch, thus: - 36 mark- 
 
 <1 
 
 ing the measurement on it proper side. 
 
 If glass is to be cut segment top, give the height at the 
 side and also at the center, or, what is just as well, give the 
 radius of segment desired. If ordering other shapes, send 
 stout paper pattern cut the exact size and shape desired. 
 
 If ordering work on colored or beveled glass, state which 
 side of the glass it is desired that the work should be on, and 
 if the light has lettering included state whether it is preferred 
 that the same should read from the side on which it is placed, 
 or from the reverse side, the cost being the same. 
 
 If ordering pattern work, order by number only, and 
 state whether the lines of the pattern are desired to be clear 
 (remainder of surface being ground), or the lines of the pattern 
 to be ground and the remainder of the surface to be clear. 
 
 In ordering lights with a simple border line, state whether 
 lines are to cross and run out at the corner, or to form a con¬ 
 tinuous line around the light. If any particular width of 
 rabbet (that is, part of the glass to be covered by putty or 
 moulding) is desired, state what it is; unless instructed, we 
 will allow of an inch. Always.state full size of glass, not 
 “daylight” size. 
 
 In ordering lights with emblems for societies, orders and. 
 lodges, send cuts or drawings, if possible. 
 
 All goods shipped at purchaser s risk. We assume no re¬ 
 sponsibility in transit. We have the most experienced packers and 
 you run but little if any risk of breakage. 
 
 Do not cut out designs. Order by number only 
 
60 
 
 James H. Rice Co., Chicago 
 
 Antique Glass 
 
 A NTIQUE GLASS is, as the name indicates, largely a reproduction of the early efforts of 
 glass makers, and belongs rather to the order of curios than to legitimate merchandise. 
 It is mainly used in the manufacture of leaded work, in which its very imperfections 
 render it striking and picturesque. It is made in a wide variety of colors, some of them rich 
 and expensive. 
 
 Spun Glass 
 
 P RODUCED at an early date by gathering the molten metal upon a point which was 
 revolved with sufficient rapidity to cause it to spread out by centrifugal force in a flat 
 disc, thickest at the center, is still made and used to some slight extent in antique work 
 and also for the manufacture of rondels for use in leaded work. It is, of course, of limited 
 use and less value. 
 
 Liquid Glass 
 
 L IQUID GLASS, so called, which is properly a silicate of soda or silicate of potash in 
 liquid form, has been used for a variety of purposes for some twenty-five years past, but 
 has largely failed to satisfy the claims made for it. Although still used for a variety of 
 mechanical purposes, they are used mainly as substitutes for transparent varnish, rather than 
 the legitimate uses of glass. It is readily spread on with a brush, and hardens quickly, but 
 rarely retains the vitreous appearance and transparency of glass for a long period. 
 
 Lettering on Glass 
 
 T HE varied character and extent of this work forbids giving exact quotations, but, as the 
 inquiry as to our method of estimating is frequently made, we give below a schedule 
 covering glass of ordinary sizes and letters of ordinary dimensions. It will be observed 
 that footage charge is not to cover the cost of the glass, but is merely to equalize the additional 
 expense and risk of lettering on large sized glass, the charge for putting the same lettering on 
 two plates of widely different size varying in about the same ratio as the glass itself varies. 
 For lights larger than 15 square feet, a much increased price will be charged, and for lettering 
 in Old English, German Text or fancy letters, involving special ornamentation, special terms 
 will also be made. 
 
 Prices for lettering are as follows : 
 
 LETTERING 
 
 3 inches or less 
 
 4 inches or less 
 
 5 inches or less 
 
 
 Sand Blast, per letter, 
 
 12 cents 
 
 18 cents 
 
 22 cents 
 
 f Additional 2 cents per letter for 
 
 Chipped, “ 
 
 18 “ 
 
 24 “ 
 
 28 “ 
 
 each inch in excess of 5 inches. 
 
 Combination, “ 
 
 24 “ 
 
 30 “ 
 
 34 “ 
 
 ( Additional 10 cents per letter for 
 
 Wheel Cut, “ plain 
 
 20 “ 
 
 25 “ 
 
 30 “ 
 
 each inch in excess of 5 inches. 
 
 If done without other work, add to the price above : 20 cents per foot, D. T. Glass ; 30 cents per foot, 
 Plate ; 40 cents per foot, Flashed. 
 
 The price of clear letters on a ground or chipped surface is the same as that of ground or 
 chipped letters on a clear surface, and in colored glass the price of white letters on a colored 
 surface is the same as colored letters on a white surface. Combination letters are either ground 
 letters in a chipped surface or chipped letters in a ground surface, an outline of clear glass 
 being always retained between the chipping and the grinding. Special and much lower rates 
 for glass lettered in quantities alike. Minimum charge for any job of lettering, 75 cents. The 
 prices are net —no discount. 
 
 Drilling Glass 
 
 T_T OLES of small size, suitable for insertion of cord for hanging, are drilled in sheet or 
 plate glass at a very moderate cost, but larger ones, say ]/ z to 3 inches in diameter, are 
 much more difficult to make and involve considerable expense. Prices on application. 
 
James H. Rice Co. t Chicago 61 
 
 D-10 
 
 Photographic Reproduction of Chipped Glass —Double Process, Life Size 
 
 25c per foot, cut to size 
 
62 
 
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 D-ll 
 
 Photographic Reproduction of Chipped GlaSS —Single Process. Life Size 
 
 20 c per foot, cut to size 
 
James H. Rice Co., Chicago 
 
 63 
 
 Plate Glass Top for Center Table 
 
 D-12 
 
 Most Elaborate Work Ever Produced on Glass—Mirror Effect 
 
 Chipped, etched and embossed designs finished in silver and several shades of gold 
 
 Size, 3 feet square 
 Price, $150.00 
 
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 James H. Rice Co., Chicago. 
 
 Chipped Plate Glass Checker Board 
 Mirror Effect 
 
 D-13 
 
 Very elaborate and elegant; finished either entirely in silver, or with gold and silver 
 
 ornamentation, as preferred 
 Price, $10.00 to $25.00, according to size and finish 
 From 20 to 24 inches in diameter 
 
 averv library 
 Columbia university 
 
James H. Rice Co., Chicago 
 
 65 
 
 Imitation Bevel on Double Thick Chipped 
 
 D-14 
 
 Single Process Chipping with Imitation Bevel 
 
 75c per square foot, cut to size 
 
 Imitation bevel is produced on any light having chipped or ground center by 
 leaving a clear margin the width of any desired bevel, and running a fine 
 line to the corners of the glass from the chipped or ground portion. 
 
 It is quite deceptive in appearance, giving much the ap¬ 
 pearance of beveled plate to ordinary window 
 glass, and the additional expense over 
 ordinary line chipping is 
 very trifling 
 
Fancy Chipped Glass for Doors, on Double Thick Imitation Bevel 
 
 66 
 
 James H. Rice Co M Chicago 
 
 D-15 D 16 D-17 
 
 $1.00 per square foot; letters extra $1.00 per square foot; letters extra 80c per square foot; letters extra 
 
 If ornamented on plate, cost of beveled plate to be added 
 
James H. Rice Co., Chicago 
 
 67 
 
 Double Chipped Beveled Plate 
 
 D-18 
 
 Prices on application 
 
 The chipping of beveled plate “ to line ” may either be done on the beveled side or on the 
 reverse, as preferred, and if there are letters or figures to be on it they can be arranged to read 
 from the side on which they are placed or from the opposite. The work can also be done before 
 or after beveling, as preferred. If, however, plates are to be “plain ” chipped and beveled the 
 chipping should be done first, and the beveling then done on the chipped side. It wall be 
 understood that the line or “ crown ” of the bevel will be ragged and uneven, as it is cut in the 
 uneven surface of the chipping. The beveling can, if desired, be placed on the plain side of a 
 chipped plate, but in that case the effect of the beveling is nearly lost, being invisible from the 
 chipped side, and nearly so from the plain side. 
 
Fancy Chipped Glass for Doors, Etc. 
 
 68 
 
 James H. Rice Co M Chicago 
 
 D-19 D-20 D-21 
 
 $1.25 per square foot $1.60 per square foot $1.40 per square foot 
 
 Additional price if beveled plate is used 
 
Fancy Chipped Glass for Doors, Etc. 
 
 James H. Rice Co., Chicago 
 
 69 
 
 D-22 D-23 D-24 
 
 $1.60 per square foot $1-75 per square foot $2.00 per square foot. Fancy border ground, 
 
 balance chipped on clear surface 
 
James H. Rice Co., Chicago 
 
 D-27 
 
 $1.10 per foot 
 
 D-28 
 
 80c per square foot. Chipped center, 
 ground border, clear margin 
 
 Fancy Chipped Glass for Doors, Etc. 
 
 D-25 
 
 $1.65 per foot 
 
 D-26 
 
 $1.50 per foot 
 
James H. Rice Co., Chicago 
 
 71 
 
 D-29 75c per foot 
 
 D-3C 75c per foot 
 
 D-31 $1 .00 per foot 
 
 Sand blast light, center and either border revers¬ 
 ible without interference with balance of light 
 
 D-32 $1.00 per foot 
 
72 
 
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 D-33 $1.00 per foot 
 
 D-34 $1.00 per foot 
 
 If on ruby or blue, 40c per foot extra 
 
 D-35 75c per foot 
 
 
James H. Rice Co M Chicago 
 
 73 
 
 D-38 65c per foot 
 
 D-39 55c per foot 
 
74 
 
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 Sand Blast Designs 
 
 D-40 75c per foot; letters extra 
 
 D-41 50c per foot; letters extra 
 
 D-42 75c per foot; letters extra 
 
 D-43 75 c per foot 
 
 If on ruby or blue glass, 40c per square foot extra 
 
Neat Sand Blast Designs 
 
 James H. Rice Co., Chicago 
 
 75 
 
 Special prices on quantities of 50 lights and upwards 
 
Neat Sand Blast Designs 
 
 76 
 
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Neat Sand Blast Designs 
 
 78 
 
 James H. Rice Co., Chicago 
 
 Special prices on quantities of 50 lights and upwards 
 
Fancy Chipped Glass for Doors, Etc. 
 
 James H. Rice Co., Chicago 
 
 79 
 
 D-52 D-53 D-54 
 
 $1.50 per foot $1.00 per foot $1.00 per foot 
 
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 For Doors, Partitions, Etc. 
 
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 D-56 
 
 Beveled Plates—Chipped and Mitered 
 
 Special prices on application 
 
James H. Rice Co., Chicago 
 
 81 
 
 Miter Cut and Chipped Plate Glass 
 
 Exhibiting richness and brilliancy equal to finest cut glass table ware 
 
 The combination of mitered and chipped work is much more effective than the plain miter 
 work, as the background of chipping emphasizes and gives tone to the miter effects. The work 
 may be either plain chipped or chipped to line; in the former the plate is first chipped and the 
 miter work then cut in the chipped surface; in the latter the miters are not cut in the chipping, 
 but a narrow margin of clear polished surface is left between the chipping and the miters, leav¬ 
 ing the edges clear and sharp, instead of presenting rough edges, as when cut in the chipped 
 surface. This method should be used in all fine work. 
 
Ornamental Chipped Glass for Doors, Partitions, Etc. 
 
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Ornamental Chipped Glass for Doors, Partitions, Etc. 
 
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 83 
 
 D-63 Cut to size, 55c per square foot D-64 Cut to size, 55c per square foot D-65 Cut to size, 55c per square foot 
 
 Combination Geometric Chipped Glass 
 Chipped and ground figures. Special prices in case lots 
 
Cottage Lights 
 
 These designs are the very latest in sand blast work 
 
 84 
 
 James H. Rice Co. t Chicago 
 
 D-66 Manila D-67 American Beauty Roses 
 
 75c per square foot, cut to size. Stock sizes, 50 lights and upwards, special prices on application 
 
James H. Rice Co., Chicago 
 
 85 
 
 
 D-68 Cupids D-69 Morro Castle 
 
 75c per square foot, cut to size. Stock sizes, 50 lights and upwards, special prices on application 
 
Columbia university 
 
 86 
 
 James H. Rice Co., Chicago 
 
 D-70 Yellowstone D-71 Great Geyser 
 
 75c per square foot, cut to size. Stock sizes, 50 lights and upwards, special prices on application 
 
James H. Rice Co M Chicago 
 
 87 
 
 D-72 Niagara Falls D-72 x /z Shenandoah 
 
 75c per square foot, cut to size. Stock sizes, 50 lights and upwards, special prices on application 
 
Neat Sand Blast Designs 
 
 88 
 
 James H. Rice Co. t Chicago 
 
 D-73 Florida D-74 California 
 
 75c per square foot, cut to size. Stock sizes, 50 lights and upwards, special prices on application 
 
Neat Sand Blast Designs 
 
 James H. Rice Co., Chicago 
 
 89 
 
 D-75 Maine D-76 Moose 
 
 75c per square foot, cut to size. Stock sizes, 50 lights and upwards, special prices on application 
 
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 Latest Design for Vestibule Doors 
 
 A Very Effective Design 
 
 80c per square foot. 
 
 Special prices for 50 lights and upwards 
 
Clear and Obscure Enameled 
 
 D-80 Clear, cut to size, 20c per square foot 
 
 Obscure, cut to size, 25c per square foot 
 
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 Deck Lights for Cars, 
 Boats, Etc. 
 
 In presenting accompanying designs 
 for this class of work, no attempt has 
 been made to fix prices, as the variety of 
 glass used and the different styles of 
 work demanded are such as to preclude 
 any fixed and uniform rate. Quotations 
 will be promptly given on receipt of 
 application stating number and size of 
 lights wanted, also the color and style of 
 work desired. 
 
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 Subject to slight modification for chipped work 
 
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 A2, A7, A9 . 
 
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This represents our Wabash Avenue office and salesroom. This front is installed with Aristo Geometric Pristns- 
 50 foot front, 150 feet deep. We never use any artificial light except on very dark days 
 
 We are sole manufacturers of Aristo Prisms 
 
98 
 
 James H. Rice Co M Chicago 
 
 Very Important to Read 
 
 Report of a leading authority upon the diffusion of light through windows, 
 as obtained by Maze, Colonial, Florentine and Ribbed Glass . 
 
 T HE use of glass in windows for the purpose of admitting light has 
 been common for many years; but it is only within a few years that 
 it has been deemed possible to give to the window glass a further use, that 
 of so rearranging the light as to greatly increase its effectiveness. For twenty 
 years or more rough plate glass and ground glass have been in use where 
 it was desired to have a window which should be an obstruction to vision 
 without materially diminishing the light. Deck-lights, used in ships for 
 thirty years or more, have diffused or deflected the light to a certain extent. 
 
 In 1883 and 1884 examination of several types of commercial window 
 glass was made by Mr. Edward Atkinson, who was apparently the first to 
 recognize the immense gain in effective light in rooms when lighted by 
 windows which were roughened so that the incident skylight or sunlight 
 did not pass directly through them, but was diffused in directions in which 
 it otherwise did not go. In the summer of 1894 Mr. Atkinson laid 
 before me the problem, requesting an examination of some dozen or more 
 different kinds of glass. The hopelessness of trying to get something for 
 nothing, that is, to get a sheet of window glass to throw into a room more 
 light than fell upon it, appeared so plain to me that I made all my 
 preparations to measure not a gain but a loss of light in using Mr. 
 Atkinson’s samples. The results of my tests at that time showed how 
 real was the gain in the amount of effective light in small rooms when 
 glazed with a roughened or corrugated glass. The finely corrugated or 
 ribbed glass, described more fully later, was found to give the greatest 
 increase, and has since been widely used under the name of “ Ribbed ” 
 glass. Just as I was completing my tests the now common prismatic 
 glass began to be put upon the market, and I tested it, finding it slightly 
 less effective as a diffusing medium than the “Ribbed” glass. An 
 examination of the prisms then used and those now furnished by the 
 company shows a considerable gain in efficiency in the newer ones. 
 
 The results of the tests on a score or more of different glasses may 
 be stated briefly as follows: 
 
 We may increase the light in a room thirty feet or more deep to 
 - from three to fifteen times its present effect by using “ Ribbed ” glass 
 instead of plain glass in the upper sash. By using -prisms we may, under 
 certain conditions, increase the effective light to fifty times its present 
 strength. The gain in effective light on substituting ribbed glass or 
 prisms for plain glass is much greater when the sky-angle is small, as in 
 
James H. Rice Co., Chicago 
 
 99 
 
 the case of windows opening upon light shafts or narrow alleys. The 
 increase in the strength of the light directly opposite a window in which 
 ribbed glass or prisms have been substituted for plain glass is at times 
 such as to light a desk or table fifty feet from the window better than 
 one twenty feet from the window had previously been lighted. 
 
 The samples of glass tested were of two distinct types: First, 
 glasses which were roughened or ribbed, primarily to blur distinct visions, 
 and which happened to be of service as diffusing media as well; second, 
 the special prismatic forms, designed especially to divert light of windows 
 from the original downward direction to one more nearly horizontal. 
 
 The following samples were tested: 
 
 Ground Glass, Rough Plate, Ribbed or Corrugated Glass, Maze, 
 Colonial and Florentine, or “ Figured ” Glass, in which a raised pattern is 
 worked on one side, and Ribbed Wire Glass. 
 
 Of these several specimens, one or two may be dismissed with brief 
 mention. Ground glass is of little value, except as a softening medium 
 for bright sunlight. Its rapidly increasing opaqueness with moisture and 
 dust makes it undesirable as a window glass. The common rough plate 
 has very little action as a diffusing medium, giving no perceptible change 
 in the effective light. Of the ribbed glasses, the fine “Ribbed,” with 
 twenty-one ribs to the inch, is distinctly the best—not, in all probability, 
 because of the fineness, but because of the greater sharpness of the corru¬ 
 gation. The “Ribbed Wire” glass is about twenty per cent less effective 
 than the ordinary “Ribbed” glass. The raised pattern imprinted upon 
 one surface of the glass, as in the case of the “Maze,” “Colonial ” or 
 “Florentine ,” gives the widest diffusion, especially in bright sunlight. A 
 raised figure, when worked upon the back of “Ribbed” glass, renders it 
 less offensive to the eye in bright sunlight, but less effective in deep rooms. 
 
100 
 
 James H. Rice Co., Chicago 
 
 Figure 1 
 
 This represents the same room as the one underneath, but afterwards glazed 
 with Maze, Colonial and Florentine. All sizes furnished up to 42 inches wide and 100 
 inches long. (See index for Maze, etc.) 
 
 Figure 2 
 
 This represents the interior of a public hall glazed with plain , clear glass. Note 
 the difference in light between this and the one above. 
 
James H. Rice Co M Chicago 
 
 101 
 
 Figure 3 
 
 This represents the same room glazed with plain ribbed glass; all sizes furnished 
 up to 42 inches wide and 100 inches long 
 
 Figure 4 
 
 This represents the same room glazed with Aristo Prism glass, the best prism 
 on the market for lighting dark rooms. (See index for sheet prisms.) (See next page 
 for glazed prisms set in copper.) 
 
102 
 
 James H. Rice Co., Chicago 
 
 Aristo Prism Glass 
 
 A RISTO Prism Glass is a practical, modern article of utility 
 for enhancing refraction. 
 
 It does not make light, but diffuses it, spreading divergent 
 rays from the exterior, to illumine otherwise dark interiors with¬ 
 out the use and accompanying expense of artificial lighting 
 methods. 
 
 Considering beneficial results, this glass is not expensive. 
 
 It is now acknowledged that basements, storerooms, offices, 
 etc., lighted by the use of prism glass are more eagerly sought 
 by tenants, and command higher rentals, than the same character 
 of places where prism glass is not installed. 
 
 This is strongly proven by instances of merchants who have 
 enjoyed the effects of prism glass, insisting on its use in buildings 
 which they may afterward occupy. 
 
 Basements not used at all, on account of darkness, may be 
 made a source of income by placing prism glass in the openings 
 where ordinary glass has been used. 
 
 Wherever possible, skylights — especially interior skylights— 
 should be of prism glass. 
 
 Our “ Aristo ” Prisms are the latest improved, and come to 
 you in 4-inch or 5-inch squares, already to be placed in the sash 
 or opening; also for special orders we can furnish geometric 
 shapes, or almost any odd designs. 
 
 Our “Aristo ” Sheet Prism Glass is cheaper and, being our 
 own product, we can guarantee it to be of superior quality, unsur- 
 
 Always specify “Aristo ” make when ordering. 
 
 We are at all times much pleased to furnish information and 
 prices promptly. Write to us. 
 
 See page 101, Figure 4, for increasing light over 
 
 plain glass 
 
 When ordering, do not cut out pages—order by number only 
 
James H. Rice Co., Chicago 
 
 103 
 
 Showing method of reproduction and multiplication of light rays 
 by means of Aristo Prisms 
 
104 
 
 James H. Rice Co., Chicago 
 
 Aristo Prism 
 
 Sheet Prism in 6-inch squares 
 
 4-inch Prism Tile 
 
James H. Rice Co., Chicago 
 
 105 
 
 Aristo Prism Glass 
 
 
 Giving a slight idea of the interior illumination produced 
 Inside light greatly multiplied 
 
 4-inch tiles, set in copper, $1.50 per square foot 
 
106 
 
 James H. Rice Co M Chicago 
 
 Aristo Geometric Prism Glass 
 
 p-ii 
 
 Price, $1.40 per square foot 
 
 P-12 
 
 Price, $1.25 per square foot 
 
_James H. Rice Co., Chicago _ 107 
 
 Different Patterns of Aristo Geometric Prism Glass 
 
 P-14 
 
 P-15 
 
 Price, #1.25 per square foot 
 
108 
 
 James H. Rice Co., Chicago 
 
 Aristo Prism Glass 
 
 Illustrating tlie appearance and effect of Aristo Prism Glass installation 
 4-incli tiles, set in copper, $1.50 per square foot 
 
James H. Rice Co., Chicago 
 
 Aristo Prism Glass 
 
 109 
 
 4-incli tiles, set in copper, $1.50 per square foot 
 
Don’t classify signs 
 
 wrong 
 
 They are not “ expense 
 
 They are an “ invest¬ 
 ment.” 
 
 They are the best kind 
 of an investment— 
 
 Because they pay the big¬ 
 gest dividends and keep 
 on paying dividends. 
 
 They are not only adver¬ 
 tisements; 
 
 They are the BEST of 
 advertising — 
 
 Because most ENDUR¬ 
 ING; 
 
 Because in the right loca¬ 
 tion. 
 
 They attract the buyer’s 
 attention when he is at 
 your door— 
 
 NOT when he is a thou¬ 
 sand miles away. 
 
 As they are the first thing 
 to attract the attention 
 of the visitor , it is of 
 the utmost importance 
 that they should be the 
 most at tractive thing 
 about your place. 
 
 They become identified 
 with the personality of 
 the concern. 
 
 It is important that they 
 should fitly represent it 
 and carry the impress 
 of HIGH CHAR¬ 
 ACTER. 
 
James H. Rice Co., Chicago 
 
 ill 
 
 >lost Effective Sign Made for Drug Stores 
 
 It Catches the Eye for Miles 
 Works Day and Night 
 
 F-10 
 
 Price, 160.00. Net—no discount 
 
 The above is taken direct from the mortar when lighted, and is an exact reproduction of 
 same. 
 
 This mortar is 44 inches in height and 2 feet in diameter, and is composed of irridescent 
 opalescent glass set in metal sash. 
 
 The center band contains fifty-four imported cut glass jewels in colors—ruby, yellow and 
 crystal. Suitable for drug stores. 
 
 The top and bottom parts are composed of imported bent ruby panels, with any sand blast 
 lettering desired, which is indelible and will not come off. 
 
 The mortar is finished with the very best of aluminum bronzing, and is one of the hand¬ 
 somest mortars for both day and night effect that has ever been produced. 
 
 The mortar is lighted from the inside by three 16 C. P. incandescent lamps, and the proper 
 irons and chains for hanging are furnished without additional cost. 
 
An Effective Chipped Plate Glass Sign 
 
 112 
 
 James H. Rice Co M Chicago 
 
 F-ll 
 
 $5.00 to $8.00 per square foot, according to size. Special prices on application 
 Plate glass signs may be insured against breakage in responsible plate glass insurance companies if desired 
 
James H. Rice Co., Chicago 
 
 113 
 
 These Signs are Made of Plate Glass and are Most 
 
 Magnificent 
 
 They Have a Mirror Effect Which is More Beautiful Than 
 
 Can be Represented Here 
 
 *I522TAIL0R 
 
 W.G.LOFTUS 
 
 579 Broadway, New York City — All Signs Chipped Plate Glass 
 
 $5.00 to $10.00 per foot, according to size. Special price on application 
 
114 James H. Rice Co., Chicago 
 
 F-13 
 
 Chipped Silver Signs—most effective made 
 
 With profuse acid ornamentation ; about 6 feet by 4. Photographed from building 
 Special price on application. $5.00 to $8.00 per foot, according to size 
 
 D-14 
 
 Elaborate Chipped Sign 
 
 Photo from building, much reduced 
 Special prices on application 
 
Magnificent Chipped Plate Glass Signs 
 
 James H. Rice Co M Chicago 
 
 115 
 
 D-16 $5.00 to $8.00 per square foot 
 Special prices on application 
 
116 
 
 James H. Rice Co., Chicago 
 
 Chipped Plate Glass Signs 
 
 
 1 
 
 
 
 
 
 D-18 
 
 Special prices on application, according to size 
 
 D-19 
 
 Special prices on application, according to size 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
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 CM 
 
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 Pi 
 
 wW 
 
 WmM 
 
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 mSm 
 
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 Wfj* M 
 
 D-20 
 
 Special prices on application, according to size 
 Chipped silver or gold letters on color panel 
 
James H. Rice Co., Chicago 
 
 117 
 
 Elaborate Chipped and Embossed Signs with IMirror Effect 
 
 D-21 
 
 Special prices on application, according to size 
 
 D-22 
 
 Special prices on application 
 
 D-23 
 
 Colored letters on chipped silvered glass. Special prices on application 
 
 D-24 
 
 Colored letters on chipped silvered glass. Special prices on application 
 
118 
 
 James H. Rice Co., Chicago 
 
 D-25 
 
 $1.00 per foot; letters extra 
 
 Ornaments clear on chipped surface ; letters ground with clear outlines 
 
 D-26 
 
 50c per square foot; letters extra 
 
 D-27 D-28 
 
 Ruby Letter Signs on White Chipped Surface 
 
 (Also made in other colors) 
 
 I foot or less, not exceeding ten letters, $2.50 2 feet or less, not exceeding ten letters, $5.50 
 
 II “ “ “ “ 3.50 21 “ “ “ “ 6.00 
 
 3 feet or less, not exceeding ten letters, $7.00 
 
 Add 50c per square foot for larger sizes, and 15c per letter in excess of ten. Beveling, if any, charged extra 
 

 
 
 Framed Mirror 
 Department 
 
 call your attention to 
 our Framed Mirror 
 Department. We carry a 
 complete line of the most 
 modern styles at the lowest 
 prices. Special prices made 
 on large quantities. 
 
 All mirrors shipped at the 
 purchaser’s risk 
 
 Boxing is charged on all 
 shipments 
 
120 
 
 James H. Rice Co., Chicago 
 
 Amusement Mirror No. 1 
 
 This is an irregular¬ 
 shaped mirror, as 
 observed by the frame 
 and white shading 
 on the glass 
 
 It shows distorted effects, 
 and any person 
 standing in front or 
 sidewise of it 
 resembles a freak 
 
 Slightly tipping the 
 mirror or standing in 
 front of it and 
 moving backward and 
 then forward 
 will produce still 
 different effects 
 
 The posing is by the 
 same person, but 
 in different positions 
 
 It is a good drawing 
 card for 
 
 Amusement Halls 
 Restaurants 
 Cigar Stores 
 Saloons, etc. 
 
 In certain lines of busi¬ 
 ness the receipts 
 can be doubled by 
 purchasing this mirror 
 
 Makes a great “hit" 
 for saloons 
 
 Amusement Mirror No. 1, 
 showing different pose 
 This “freak” plate glass mirror, 
 30x72, nicely framed, 
 boxed for shipment, 
 only $90.00 
 
 Special price if Nos. 1 and 2 
 are both purchased 
 
James H. Rice Co., Chicago 
 
 121 
 
 Amusement Mirror No. 1 
 
 Amusement Mirror No. 1, showing- different pose 
 
122 
 
 James H. Rice Co., Chicago 
 
 Amusement Mirror No. 1 
 
 
 
 
 Amusement Mirror No. 1, showing a different pose 
 This “freak” plate glass mirror, 30x72, nicely framed, boxed for shipment, only $90.00 
 
James H. Rice Co., Chicago 
 
 123 
 
 Amusement Mirror No. 2 
 
 This irregular-shaped 
 mirror produces 
 a different effect from 
 Mirror No. i 
 
 In addition to the effect 
 produced herewith, 
 it also produces 
 the “fat man” effect 
 (as shown in Mirror 
 No. 741) 
 
 A person will resemble 
 a freak by placing 
 himself in front of this 
 mirror, 
 
 but the effect will not 
 be so distorted as 
 in Mirror No. 1 
 
 Slightly tipping the 
 mirror will produce still 
 different effects 
 
 It is a good drawing 
 card for 
 
 Amusement Halls 
 Restaurants 
 Cigar Stores 
 Saloons, etc. 
 
 In certain lines of busi¬ 
 ness the receipts 
 can be doubled by 
 purchasing this mirror 
 
 Makes a great “hit ” 
 for saloons 
 
 Amusement Mirror No. 2, 
 showing different pose, 
 This ‘ ‘ freak ’ ’ plate glass 
 mirror, 30x72, nicely framed, 
 boxed for shipment, 
 only |90.00 
 
124 
 
 James H. Rice Co., Ch icago 
 
 Amusement Mirror No. 2 
 
 Amusement Mirror No. 2, showing different pose 
 See same mirror on opposite page 
 
James H. Rice Co M Chicago 
 
 125 
 
 Amusement Mirror No. 2 
 
 Amusement Mirror No. 2, showing different pose 
 
126 
 
 James H. Rice Co., Chicago 
 
 Convex Distorting Mirror 
 
 No. 741 
 
 An Attractive Advertisement for Your Store 
 It Draws the Crowd 
 Thick Plate Glass. 18x24 Inches 
 
 Cuts show the effects produced by this one mirror in perpendicular and horizontal positions. 
 The attachment on the back is so constructed that the mirror revolves 
 upon the same, thereby enabling one to place it in 
 different positions and create much laughter 
 
 In order to handle these goods in large quantities, so as to come within the reach of 
 almost every merchant, we have reduced the price to $12.00 each 
 
James H. Rice Co., Chicago 
 
 127 
 
 M-13 New Toilet Mirror 
 
 Handsome ornamental metal frame, with back support; finished in dead ebony, with gold 
 burnishes. Fitted with a 10x12 bevel French plate. Size, outside, 13x21^ inches 
 
 Price. ..each, $4.00 
 
 
 M 
 
 -14 Imitation 
 
 Oak 
 
 Veneer 
 
 
 Size 
 
 American Plates 
 
 German Plates 
 
 Size 
 
 American Plates 
 
 German Plates 
 
 7x 9. 
 
 
 each, $ 0.60 
 
 10x17. 
 
 
 each, $1.50 
 
 8x10. 
 
 . “ 4.00 
 
 “ .80 
 
 12x20. 
 
 .. “ 9.10 
 
 “ 2.10 
 
 9x12. 
 
 . “ 4.80 
 
 “ .90 
 
 13x22 
 
 . “ 10.60 
 
 “ 2.50 
 
 10x14. 
 
 . “ 5.52 
 
 “ 1.30 
 
 14x24 
 
 . “ 12.30 
 
 “ 3.00 
 
 Unless otherwise ordered, German plates will be furnished 
 
128 James H. Rice Co., Chicago 
 
 M-15 Mirror 
 
 2-inch solid polished oak moulding. Fitted with plain or beveled French plates. M-48 mirror 
 will not be sold in less than y 2 doz. lots of one size at these prices. All sizes given are glass sizes 
 
 Special prices for half dozen lots of one size 
 
 Size 
 
 Plain Plates 
 
 Beveled Plates 
 
 Size 
 
 Plain Plates 
 
 Beveled Plates 
 
 8x10. 
 
 .each, $0.68 
 
 each, 
 
 $0.90 
 
 14x24 .. .. 
 
 .each, $2.60 
 
 each, 
 
 $3.00 
 
 9x12. 
 
 . “ .86 
 
 < ( 
 
 1.08 
 
 15x26 . 
 
 . “ 3.26 
 
 ‘ ( 
 
 3.80 
 
 10x14. 
 
 . “ 1.12 
 
 < < 
 
 1.38 
 
 16x28. 
 
 . “ 3.60 
 
 ( ( 
 
 4.18 
 
 10x17. 
 
 . “ 1.30 
 
 < i 
 
 1.70 
 
 17x30 . 
 
 . “ 4.30 
 
 ( ( 
 
 4.94 
 
 12x20.... 
 
 .... “ 1.85 
 
 < l 
 
 2.25 
 
 18x32. 
 
 . “ 4.60 
 
 < < 
 
 5.26 
 
 13x22. 
 
 . “ 2.30 
 
 ( i 
 
 2.80 
 
 
 
 
 
 M-16 Oval and Circle Mirror 
 
 Frame is i l / 2 inches wide, all gilt with inside edge and parts scroll ornaments in gold burnish 
 A handsome mirror at a very low price. Fitted with French bevel plates 
 OVAI.S CIRCLES 
 
 . each, $5.00 16-inch.each, $4.80 
 
 . “ 6.00 18-inch. . . “ 6.00 
 
 . “ 7.60 20-inch . “ 7.20 
 
 M-49>£ Ebony and Gold Frame. Same price as above 
 
 16x20 
 
 14x24 
 
 20x24 
 
James H. Rice Co.. Chicago 
 
 129 
 
 Plain Oak Framed Mirrors 
 
 M-17 
 
 Solid oak frames, golden oak finish, fitted with plain or beveled French or German plates 
 
 A staple pattern. In great demand 
 
 Size 
 
 2-inch 
 
 Frame 
 
 2J4-inch 
 
 Frame 
 
 8x10 
 
 No. 86 
 
 $0.63 
 
 No. 87 
 
 9x12 
 
 .84 
 
 
 10x14 
 
 1.04 
 
 $1.16 
 
 10x17 
 
 1.30 
 
 1.38 
 
 12x20 
 
 1.84 
 
 1.90 
 
 14x24 
 
 2.60 
 
 2.62 
 
 15x26 
 
 3.12 
 
 3.30 
 
 16x28 
 
 3.46 
 
 3.54 
 
 17x30 
 
 4.00 
 
 4.10 
 
 18x32 
 
 4.40 
 
 4.54 
 
 18x36 
 
 4.90 
 
 5.00 
 
 18x40 
 
 5.80 
 
 5.90 
 
 2-inch 
 Frame 
 No. 86 
 
 $0.82 
 1.10 
 1.28 
 1.68 
 2.24 
 2.90 
 3.50 
 4.00 
 4.76 
 5.00 
 5.80 
 
 6.00 6.50 6.50 
 
 Fitted with Bevel French 
 
 Mirror 
 
 Plates 
 
 
 2%-inch 
 
 3-inch 
 
 4-inch 
 
 Frame 
 
 Frame 
 
 Frame 
 
 No. 87 
 
 No. 88 
 
 No. 83 
 
 
 
 
 $1.40 
 
 
 
 
 
 1.74 
 
 
 
 2.30 
 
 
 
 3.00 
 
 $3.16 
 
 
 3.60 
 
 3.70 
 
 
 4.10 
 
 4.16 
 
 
 4.90 
 
 5.00 
 
 
 5.18 
 
 5.30 
 
 $5.72 
 
 5.94 
 
 6.00 
 
 6.40 
 
 6.66 
 
 6.80 
 
 7.20 
 
 Fitted with Plain German or French 
 Mirror Plates 
 
 3-inch 
 Frame 
 No. 88 
 
 4-inch 
 Frame 
 No. 89 
 
 $2.80 
 
 3.32 
 
 3.70 
 
 4.20 
 
 4.70 
 
 5.20 
 
 $5.00 
 
 5.80 
 
 Always mention in your order if plain or beveled plates are wanted, also whether 
 
 2, Zy 2 , 3 or 4-inch frames are wanted 
 
130 
 
 James H. Rice Co., Chicago 
 
 Oak Mirror 
 
 Oak frame, fitted with American or German plate, 
 or French plain or bevel plate 
 
 Made of 1 -inch solid oak moulding 
 well finished 
 
 The most salable mirror on the market 
 
 Jobbers write for special prices for large quantities 
 Plain French plates same price as German 
 
 M-18 a 
 
 American Plate 
 
 Size per dozen 
 
 6x 8. $2.20 
 
 7x 9. 2.40 
 
 8x10. 3.00 
 
 9x12. 3.60 
 
 10x14 . 4.60 
 
 10x17....: . 5.70 
 
 12x18 . 6.70 
 
 12x20. 7.20 
 
 13x22. 8.70 
 
 14x24. 10.00 
 
 15x26. 13.00 
 
 FITTED WITH 
 
 German Plate 
 each 
 
 $0.46 
 
 .50 
 
 .56 
 
 .78 
 
 .96 
 
 1.20 
 
 i .70 
 2.04 
 2.40 
 3.10 
 
 PI. French Plate 
 each 
 
 $0.46 
 
 .50 
 
 .56 
 
 .78 
 
 .96 
 
 1.20 
 
 1.70 
 2.04 
 2.40 
 3.10 
 
 Bev. French Plate 
 each 
 
 $0.58 
 
 .70 
 
 .76 
 
 1.00 
 
 1.20 
 
 1.56 
 
 2.10 
 
 2.60 
 
 2.80 
 
 3.60 
 
 For the convenience of customers, we will put up above mirrors assorted, one dozen in a 
 box, as follows: 
 
 ASSORTMENT No. 1 
 
 ASSORTMENT No. 2 
 
 4 7x 9, with American plate 
 
 4 8x10, “ “ “ 
 
 2 9x12, “ “ “ 
 
 2 10x14, “ “ “ 
 
 $3-30 
 
 4 7x 9, German or plain French plate 
 4 8x10, 
 
 2 9x12, “ “ “ “ 
 
 2 10x14, “ “ “ 
 
 $740 
 
 Mirror Plates 
 
 American, German and French Mirror Plates 
 
 Write for prices on large size French plates 
 
 
 American 
 
 PI. German 
 
 Bev. German P 
 
 . French 
 
 Bev. French 
 
 Size 
 
 each 
 
 each 
 
 each 
 
 each 
 
 each 
 
 
 6x 8.. 
 
 $0.10 
 
 $0.40 
 
 
 $0.40 
 
 h 
 
 
 7x 9. 
 
 .. .12 
 
 .44 
 
 
 
 
 8x10. 
 
 . . .15 
 
 .56 
 
 
 .56 
 
 $0 76 
 
 
 9x12. 
 
 . . . .20 
 
 .70 
 
 
 
 96 
 
 Bevel 
 
 10x14 . 
 
 .. .26 
 
 1.00 
 
 
 1.00 
 
 1.30 
 
 10x17. 
 
 . . .36 
 
 1.20 
 
 
 1 20 
 
 1 60 
 
 
 12x20 . 
 
 .. .50 
 
 1.70 
 
 2.10 
 
 1.70 
 
 2.10 
 
 
 13x22. 
 
 . . .62 
 
 2.10 
 
 2.60 
 
 
 
 
 14x24 . 
 
 .. .70 
 
 2.40 
 
 2.84 
 
 2.40 
 
 2.84 
 
 
 15x26. 
 
 . . 1.00 
 
 3.20 
 
 3.70 
 
 3.20 
 
 3.70 
 
 
 16x28. 
 
 . . 1.20 
 
 3.50 
 
 4.10 
 
 3.50 
 
 4.10 
 
 
 17x30.. 
 
 . 1.50 
 
 4.24 
 
 4.90 
 
 4.24 
 
 4.90 
 
 l-inch 
 
 18x32.. 
 
 .. 1.76 
 
 4.50 
 
 5.20 
 
 4.50 
 
 5.20 
 
 Bevel 
 
 18x36. 
 
 .. 2.50 
 
 5.00 
 
 5.90 
 
 5.00 
 
 5.90 
 
 
 18x40 . 
 
 .. 2.60 
 
 6.00 
 
 G.50 
 
 6.00 
 
 6.50 
 
 
 20x24. 
 
 . . 1.60 
 
 3.90 
 
 4.50 
 
 3.90 
 
 4.50 
 
 
 22x28. 
 
 .. 2.25 
 
 5.00 
 
 5.80 
 
 5.00 
 
 5.80 
 
 
 24x30. 
 
 .. 2.70 
 
 6.00 
 
 6.50 
 
 6.00 
 
 6.50 J 
 
 
 For box lots or larger quantities, 
 
 write for special price 
 
 3, on American, 
 
 German 
 
 or French plates 
 
James H. Rice Co M Chicago 
 
 131 
 
 Mirrors 
 
 M-19 
 
 Handsome, Salable Pattern 
 
 M-44 Frame is about 2y z inches 
 wide, made of wood fiber, ornamented 
 on outer and inner edges; finished in 
 soft colors of gray, green or black, 
 with ornaments gilt tipped. Fitted 
 with plain or beveled French plates. 
 Sure to take. Order a sample lot. 
 
 7x 9, plain. each, $ .80 
 
 beveled. “ .96 
 
 10x14, plain. “ 1.60 
 
 beveled. “ 1.90 
 
 10x17, plain. “ 1.80 
 
 beveled. “ 2.20 
 
 In ordering, state color wanted 
 
 New, Cheap and Pretty 
 
 M-45 Wood fiber frame, neat, 
 pretty ornamentation, and finished in 
 soft, delicate tints of green, gray or 
 black, with ornaments tipped with 
 gilt. Fitted with plain or beveled 
 French plates. 
 
 NOTICE THE PRICES 
 
 10x14, plain.each, $1.60 
 
 beveled . “ 2.00 
 
 10x17, plain. “ 1.80 
 
 beveled. “ 2.30 
 
 In ordering, state color wanted 
 
 M-20 
 
132 
 
 James H. Rice Co., Chicago 
 
 M-21 Something New 
 
 Frame is made of quartered oak veneer, 3-ply, neatly ornamented and finished in black Flemish 
 or dark brown oak color. Fitted with plain or beveled French plates 
 
 Size 12x20, plain plate.each, $3.10 Size 12x20, beveled plate.each, $3.50 
 
 Order by number and state if plain or bevel plate is wanted 
 
 M-22 16x20 Gilt Mirror 
 
 Outside moulding is nearly 4 inches wide, with wide burnish on inner edge; inside of this is 
 an ornamental gilt panel. Fitted with French bevel plate 
 Price... .each, $4.50 
 
James H. Rice Co., Chicago 
 
 133 
 
 Popular Pattern in Oval Mirrors 
 
 M-23 and M-25 
 
 All Gilt or Ebony and Gilt 
 
 Above is a rich, elegant mirror, five inches wide. The deep inside member has gold 
 burnished edge; outside is heavily ornamented, bored and cut out. The scroll ornament has 
 heavy gold burnishes between each opening. Finished all gilt or in ebony with gold burnishes 
 
 M-23 All gilt, 18x40, French bevel plate.each, $15.00 
 
 M-25 Ebony and gilt, 18x40, French bevel plate. “ 15.00 
 
134 
 
 James H. Rice Co., Chicago 
 
 M-26 and M-26J4 
 
 Gilt or Ebony and Gilt Oval IMirror 
 
 About 4 inches wide, handsome Florentine shape, carved and cut¬ 
 out ornaments, rich gold burnishes on ornaments and inside edges. 
 Finely finished all gilt, or in ebony finish with gold burnishes. A 
 very attractive and salable mirror. 
 
 FITTED WITH BEVED FRENCH PRATES 
 
 M-26 All gilt, 18x40.each, $11.00 
 
 M-26 All gilt, 16x20. “ 5.00 
 
 M-26>4 Ebony and gilt, 18x40. “ 11.00 
 
 M-26Ebony and gilt, 14x24. “ 6.00 
 
 M-26}4 Ebony and gilt, 16x20. “ 5.00 
 
James H. Rice Co., Chicago 
 
 135 
 
 M-27 and M-27^ 
 
 Gilt or Ebony and Gilt Oval Mirror 
 
 Sizes 16x20 and 18x40 
 
 Frame is nearly 4 inches wide, open scroll ornament and carved edge 
 Finished in all gilt, or in ebony with gilt tips 
 Fitted with French bevel plates 
 
 NOTICE THE PRICES 
 
 M-27 All gilt, 18x10.each, $8.50 
 
 M-27 All gilt, 16x20. “ 4.00 
 
 M-27}4 Ebony and gilt, 18x40. “ 8.50 
 
 M-27^ Ebony and gilt, 16x20 . “ 4.00 
 
136 
 
 James H. Rice Co., Chicago 
 
 A Wonder for the Money 
 
 7 y 2 inches wide 
 
 M-28 and M-29 
 
 Handsomely cut out and ornamented on solid oak, with raised inside member 
 All ornaments are finished in gilt, with body of frame in antique oak or green finish 
 
 Fitted with 18x40 French bevel plates 
 
 M-28 Oak with gilt ornaments. each, #11.20 
 
 M-29 Green with gilt ornaments.each, 11.20 
 
 A standard salable mirror 
 
James H. Rice Co., Chicago 
 
 137 
 
 Elegant New Pattern 
 
 M-30 
 
 Finished in Brown Oak Color 
 
 One of the richest oak frames made. Heavy raised ornament, very heavily gold 
 burnished. All parts of ornament showing light are burnished 
 Suitable for any room where a fine mirror is wanted 
 
 18x40, with French bevel plate.each, $16.40 
 
Handsome Gilt Mirror 
 
 138 
 
 James H. Rice Co., Chicago 
 
 M-31 
 
 This is one of the handsomest new patterns we show. Very heavy open ornament, profusely gold burnished in all smooth 
 parts. Raised inside has two wide lines of burnish. Outer edge carefully carved out. An elaborate, carefully finished article 
 
 18x40, with French bevel plate . each, $15.60 
 
Elegant New Gilt Mirror 
 
 James H. Rice Co., Chicago 
 
 139 
 
 M-32 
 
 New shape and first-class finish; rich, open ornament on reeded ground work. Raised inside rim is burnished on 
 both edges. Extreme outer edge of ornament is burnished; also gold burnishes in corners 
 
 18x40, with French bevel plate.each, $14.00 
 
Rich, New Designs in Mirrors 
 
 140 
 
 James H. Rice Co M Chicago 
 
 Rich, new pattern, oak veneer, handsomely ornamented, with portions of the heavy ornament in burnished gold 
 
 Finished in a rich brown or in all gilt 
 
 M-33 Brown, with 18x40 French bevel plate.each, $13.40 
 
 M-33^ Gilt, with 18x40 French bevel plate. “ 14.20 
 
Fine, Showy New Mirror 
 
 James H. Rice Co., Chicago 
 
 141 
 
 One of Our Latest 
 
 Oak veneer, nicely ornamented; parts of ornament showing light in cut are gold burnished 
 
 Finished in a rich brown color. Sure to sell 
 
 18x40, with French bevel plate.each, $12.00 
 
Oak Veneer Mirror 
 
 142 
 
 James H. Rice Co., Chicago 
 
 M-35 
 
 New showy pattern. Frame is 5% inches wide at narrow parts. Well ornamented, with gold burnishes at corners 
 
 and center, and inside ornament gilt tipped. Brown oak finish 
 
 18x40, with French bevel plate.each, $11.50 
 
New Flemish Oak Mirror 
 
 James H. Rice Co., Chicago 
 
 143 
 
 M-36 and M-36^ 
 
 4 ]/ 2 inches wide oak veneer in one piece. No miters to open. Handsome ornament on each edge 
 Finished in brown or black Flemish finish, with inside ornament burnished gilt 
 
 M-36 Brown, with 18x40 French bevel plate.each, $11.50 
 
 M-36J4 Black, with 18x40 French bevel plate. “ 11.50 
 
Handsome Gilt Mirror 
 
 144 
 
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 M-37 
 
 Very showy new pattern, wide massive frame, 7^ inches wide, heavily ornamented raised center, well 
 
 finished in all gilt. A Seller 
 
 18x40, with French bevel plate. each, |11.00 
 
New Oak and Gilt 
 
 James H. Rice Co., Chicago 
 
 145 
 
 M-38 
 
 Frame about 6 inches wide. Elegant new pattern; very showy. The reeded stem lining and outside ornament are gilt and the 
 two panels polished oak. One of the best in the market. Gold burnishes on corners. Try it 
 18x40, with bevel German or French plate .$10.50 
 
Rich, New Pattern—Notice the Price 
 
 All Gilt. New Mirror 
 
 146 
 
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 M-39 
 
 Handsome shape, carved and bored, neat ornamentation, all gilt finish, 5 inches wide at centers 
 
 A Sure Seller. Notice the Price 
 
 18x40, with French bevel plate.each, $9.00 
 
 In lots of four, each, $8.50 
 
All Solid Gilt Open Work 
 
 James H. Rice Co., Chicago 
 
 147 
 
 M-40 
 
 Heavily ornamented, 7 inches wide, 3j4-ineh outside scroll open work, with heavy ornamented stem, 2 inches wide, next a 
 
 1-inch gilt burnished member and extra heavy ornamental lining. 
 
 18x40, with French or German plain plate.each, $8.80 
 
 18x40, with French or German bevel plate. “ 9.80 
 
148 
 
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The Latest Thing Out. A Showy, Cheap, Salable Mirror 
 
 The Leader—Notice the Price 
 
 150 
 
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 NT-43 All Gilt NT-43>4 Ebony and Gilt 
 
 Entirely new pattern, finished all gilt or with the outside and inside members in gilt, and the open work panel in ebony 
 
 M-43 Gilt, 18x36, French beveled plate.each, $7.00 M-43^ Ebony and Gilt, 18x36, French beveled plate_each, $7.00 
 
 Gilt, 18x40, French beveled plate. “ 8.00 Ebony and Gilt, 18x40, French beveled plate.... “ 8.00 
 
 In lots of six, we offer the 18x36 mirror at $6.20, and the 18x40 at $7.50 
 
James H. Rice Co., Chicago 
 
 151 
 
 New Mirror Hall Racks 
 
 M-44 Hanging Mirror Hat Rack 
 
 4-inch polished golden oak frame, with four large double hat hooks. Fitted with 
 beveled French plates. Sizes given are the size of mirror plate 
 
 14x24.each, $5.50 16x28... .each, $7.00 18x32_each, $8.60 22x28... .each, $ 9.20 
 
 15x26.... “ 6.50 17x30.... “ 8.10 18x36.... “ 9.50 24x30.... “ 10.60 
 
 M-45 Mirror Hat Rack 
 
 4-incli polished golden oak frame, with three double hat hooks 
 Fitted with French bevel plates 
 
 With 14x14 French bevel plate.. .each, $4.00 With 18x18 French bevel plate.. .each, $5.60 
 “ 16x16 “ “ “ ... “ 5.00 “ 20x20 “ “ “ ... “ 6.80 
 
152 
 
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 M-46 and M-47 
 
 Hanging Hat Racks 
 
 M-20 Made of 4-inch quarter-sawed, finely polished golden oak, with carved ornament and 
 four double brass hooks. Fitted with French plates only 
 
 Size 18x20.plain, $1.50 beveled, $8.00 
 
 Size 20x24 .plain, 9.00 beveled, 9.50 
 
 M-21 Similar to M-20, but in addition to orna¬ 
 ment on top it has carved ornaments on each corner 
 
 Size 22x28.plain, $11.00 
 
 Size 22x28.beveled, 12.00 
 
 Brass Hat Rack 
 
 Gold plated; rich, heavy 
 ornaments 
 
 Fitted with 8x8 French 
 bevel plate 
 
 Price, each, only $3.00 
 
 M-48 
 
James H. Rice Co M Chicago 
 
 153 
 
 M-49 
 
 Cheval IVIirror 
 
 Made of select oak, finished in golden or Flemish oak, or curly birch in mahogany finish 
 
 Fitted with French plates 
 
 Size of plates 
 
 18x40.. 
 20x48.. 
 
 French plain 
 each 
 
 French bevel 
 each 
 
 $17.20 $18.00 
 
 25.00 27.00 
 
154 
 
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 M-50 
 
 Cheval Swing IMirror 
 
 Graceful and strong, the outside frame forming an additional support 
 
 Finished in antique oak 
 
 Fitted with 18x40 plain German plate. each, $18.50 
 
 “ 18x40 beveled German plate. . “ 19.50 
 
 “ 18x40 beveled French plate. “ 20.00 
 
 “ 20x48 plain German or French plate. “ 26.50 
 
 “ 20x48 beveled German or French plate. “ 28.50 
 
James H. Rice Co., Chicago 
 
 155 
 
 M-51 
 
 Cheval 
 
 Golden oak polished, or weathered oak. Fitted with French plates 
 
 French plain French bevel 
 
 Size of plates each each 
 
 18x40 .$18.50 $19.30 
 
 20x48. 27.50 29.50 
 
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 156 
 
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 >1-52 
 
 Triplicate IVIirror 
 
 Made of oak, in polished golden oak or Flemish oak finish 
 Finished veneer backs, handsome hand carvings 
 Hinges and casters oxidized copper finish 
 Fitted with one 20x48 and two 16x44 French plates 
 
 Price, with plain plates.each, $60.00 
 
 Price, with bevel plates . “ 66.00 
 
James H. Rice Co., Chicago 
 
 157 
 
 Made of oak, finished in golden oak, polished. Finished veneer backs. 
 
 Fitted with French plates 
 
 M-ll 18x40, with French plain_$34.70 French bevel.$37.50 
 
 Furnished and made as above, with center plate 20x48 and side plates 18x40 
 M-12 French plain.$44.00 French bevel.$48.00 
 
>1-55 Pier Mirror 
 
 A popular style of frame, finished in highly polished golden oak, ornamented with massive hand- 
 carved ornaments and moulding, and fitted with wood slab at base. Fitted with French plate. 
 20 x 60, plain.each, $36.00 | 20 x 60, beveled_each, $39.00 
 
James H. Rice Co., Chicago 
 
 159 
 
 M-56 
 
 Hall Rack 
 
 Quartered golden oak, polished, or weathered oak finish 
 
 18x40, with French bevel plate 
 
 each, $50.00 
 
160 
 
 James H. Rice Co., Chicago 
 
 Effect of Triplicate Mirrors 
 
 Cuts on pages 156-157 
 
 They are particularly suitable for tailors, dressmakers, etc. 
 
 They are an ornament to most any store where wearing apparel is sold 
 
 When ordering do not cut out pages—order by number only 
 
James H. Rice Co., Chicago 
 
 161 
 
 Oval Nickel Plated Metal 
 Frames 
 
 Dust-proof metal telescope backs. Fitted with 
 beveled French mirror plates 
 
 Can also be furnished in brass plate, if desired 
 
 A chain can be attached to this frame for hanging 
 
 Sire of Plates Price each 
 
 Gil 8x10.$2.85 
 
 G12 10x12. 3.50 
 
 G13 11x14. 4.25 
 
 G14 14x17. 4.50 
 
 G15 16x20. 6.00 
 
 Swivel Stand Mirrors 
 
 Made entirely of metal, nickel plated and fitted with 
 beveled French mirror plates 
 
 Can be supplied in brass plate also, if desired 
 
 Very appropriate to put on show cases, or for dresser in 
 
 a room 
 
 Size of Plates Price each 
 
 G16 6x8.$2.00 
 
 G17 8x10 . 2 50 
 
 G18 10x12. 4.00 
 
 Extension Swivel Mirrors 
 
 Made entirely of metal, finished in nickel plate. Size of mirror 
 plate, 10x12. Can be fastened to wall or dresser and so adjusted in a 
 minute as to give a perfect view of the back or profile, as may be desired 
 When not in use it occupies but a very small space, and is practically 
 out of sight. 
 
 G19 Price each 
 
 $8.00 
 
162 
 
 James H. Rice Co., Chicago 
 
 Combination Towel Rack and Cup and Brush Holder 
 
 With French plate mirror. Appropriate for bathrooms. Very elegant 
 
 This article is made entirely of metal 
 
 Background finished in oxidized copper 
 plate 
 
 Fittings in nickel plate 
 Size, 14x18 
 Mirror plate, 8 x 10 
 
 G-20 Price per dozen. $60.00 
 
 Three or less, $6.00 each 
 
 Detail Design of 
 Brush Holder 
 
 Detail Design of Posts Detail Design of 
 
 Holding Towel Roller Cup Holder 
 
 in Position 
 
 Combination Hat and Coat Rack 
 
 With French plate mirror 
 
 This article is made entirely of metal 
 Background finished in oxidized copper plate 
 Hooks in nickel plate 
 Size, 14x18 Mirror plate, 8x10 
 
 Cut Showing Design of Hooks 
 
 G-21 Price per dozen 
 
 Less than one dozen, $5.50 each 
 
 $50.00 
 
 Silver IMounted Plateau 
 
 Very appropriate for parlor or dining-room table 
 
 These plateaux are mounted in silver-plated metal frames and fitted with beveled and beaded 
 
 French mirror plates 
 
 G-22 
 
 8-inch, price 
 
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 ....$ 3.00 
 
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 Prices subject to fluctuations in 
 prices of mirror plates 
 
163 
 
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 Gold Plated Metal Frames 
 
 Fitted with beveled French mirror plates. These frames are guaranteed genuine 24-karat gold 
 
 plate, hand-burnished and celluloid lacquered 
 These are the most exquisite patterns of frames made 
 
 Size of Mirror 
 
 Price each 
 
 Size of Mirror 
 
 Price each 
 
 Size of Mirror 
 
 Price each 
 
 G-29 
 
 10x12. 
 
 ....$ 7.85 
 
 G-35 10x12 . 
 
 5.50 
 
 G-39 11x14. 
 
 ....$6 00 
 
 G-30 
 
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 .... 8 50 
 
 G-36 11x14. 
 
 .... 6.00 
 
 G-40 10x20. 
 
 .... 6.50 
 
 G-31 
 
 10x20 . 
 
 .... 10.50 
 
 G-37 14x17. 
 
 .... 6.50 
 
 G-41 14x17. 
 
 
 G-32 
 
 14x17. 
 
 .... 10.50 
 
 G-38 16x20. 
 
 .... 11.00 
 
 G-42 16x20. 
 
 
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 G-34 20x24. 18.00 
 
 Size of Mirror Price each 
 
 Size of Mirror Price each 
 
 Size of Mirror Price each 
 
 G-43 10x12. $4.00 
 
 G 44 11x14. 5 00 
 
 G-45 10x20. 6.00 
 
 G-46 14x17. 6.00 
 
 G-47 16x20. 6.50 
 
 G-48 14x17.$11.50 
 
 G-49 16x20. 15 00 
 
 G-50 20x24. 19.00 
 
 G-51 10x20.$11.50 
 
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 G-53 16x20. 15 00 
 
 G-54 20x24. 18.00 
 
Sash Bars 
 
 W E take pleasure in submitting to you our new designs of 
 standard inetal and wood mouldings for show cases 
 and store fronts. Also a number of frame metal 
 mouldings. 
 
 All cuts of mouldings are of exact size, end view. 
 
 The metal mouldings are covered with nickel-silver, brass, 
 copper, gold bronze and aluminum. 
 
 Oxidized black and antique copper mouldings. 
 
 The nickel-silver used in the manufacture of our mouldings 
 is made to our order and guaranteed 20 per cent 28 gauge on 
 store front bars, etc. Where required we use 24 gauge. We 
 also manufacture mouldings made of 15 per cent nickel-silver 
 when so ordered. Our 15 per cent metal equals, by actual test, 
 many of the so-called 18 per cent metals now on the market. 
 Metal arms are drawn on soft elm, which cuts out for joint as 
 easy as pine, and makes a more perfect arm than can be made 
 on any other wood. 
 
 We furnish iron rabbit sash bars complete, ready for set¬ 
 ting, on application. 
 
 We make a specialty of metal mouldings of a special pat¬ 
 tern, and would be pleased to give any information desired. 
 For special mouldings, please furnish sketch of exact size, end 
 view of pattern desired, also the purpose it is to be used for. 
 
 We feel confident in saying we manufacture a line of show 
 case makers’ supplies which are superior in quality, excellence 
 and exactness in manfacture not equaled by any other maker. 
 Our individual attention, together with 30 years’ experience, and 
 customers in every state of the Union, are sufficient guarantees 
 of the quality, etc., of our mouldings. All of our machinery is 
 of the latest improved pattern. We employ none but experienced 
 workmen, use strictly first-class picked lumber, and metals of 
 guaranteed percentage and quality, manufactured expressly for 
 us, which enables us to warrant our products. 
 
 Wood mouldings of our make are accurately fitted to any 
 metal corner desired and are made perfect and smooth. 
 
 Always order by number in catalogue 
 Prices on application 
 Correspondence solicited 
 
 Always specify in shipping directions whether by 
 express or freight, and by what railroad or 
 express company preferred 
 
James H. Rice Co., Chicago 
 
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 Metal Covered Sash Bars 
 
166 
 
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 Metal Covered Steel Sash Bars 
 
 Approximated weights in pounds per running foot 
 
 No. 237 3.60 lbs 
 
 No. 238 2.15 lbs. 
 
 No. 239 1.70 lbs. 
 
 No. 240 1.35 lbs. 
 
 No. 241 0.90 lbs. 
 
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 Metal Covered Sash Bars 
 
168 
 
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 Metal Covered Sash Bars 
 
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 Metal Covered Mouldings 
 
170 
 
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 Metal Covered Mouldings 
 
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 Metal Covered Mouldings 
 
172 
 
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 Metal Covered Mouldings 
 
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 173 
 
 Metal Covered Mouldings 
 
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 174 
 
 Metal Covered Mouldings 
 
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 Metal Covered Mouldings 
 
176 
 
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 Metal Covered Mouldings 
 
Pointers on Using Diamonds 
 
 T HERE is very little doubt but that few of those 
 using a glaziers’ diamond know little about its his¬ 
 tory. Therefore, in issuing our new illustrated catalogue, 
 we think a few remarks relative to its origin, and some 
 hints about the methods of using and caring for same, 
 may not be out of place. 
 
 Diamonds: Diamonds are found in many portions of 
 the world, but, as those from Brazil have proved to be 
 much harder and more suitable for our purpose than any 
 other, we use only the diamonds from that quarter in all 
 the articles illustrated herewith. 
 
 Setting: In setting and adjusting the diamond, great 
 care is required to put it on its true cutting angle, during 
 which process it is many times tested by different hands 
 before finally becoming a finished article. 
 
 Testing: Before being sent out it is again tested, which 
 almost precludes the possibility of a purchaser having 
 a defective tool. 
 
 Cutting: It is hardly necessary to say that in cutting 
 glass, however thick, only one cut is requisite, and for 
 plate glass a little more pressure should be used and the 
 cut tapped so that it just starts to run, when it can 
 easily be parted with pliers made for that purpose. 
 
 Method of Holding: The diamond should be held 
 between the first and second finger, with the thumb and 
 finger upon the flats on the handle, and held about the 
 same slope as the bevel on the block; if held too high it 
 will “score” and throw up the white, and the angle of the 
 diamond will soon wear; but if held at the true cutting 
 angle it will “sing” and make a clean cut, and its cutting 
 angle will last far longer. 
 
 Care of Tool: To keep a diamond in good condition, 
 it should be used by one person only, and not used on 
 any rough surface, such as rolled or cast glass. It will 
 be found advisable to keep one specially for this work. 
 Steel wheels are used very extensively for cutting rough 
 glass, and should ,be dipped in coal oil before using. 
 
 Resetting: We undertake to reset all diamonds 
 illustrated herewith, or, in fact, any other make, and 
 return same with “cut” equal to when new. 
 
178 
 
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 Sharratt & Newth’s Best English Diamonds 
 
 IVIade especially to our order 
 
 No. 500 
 
 For cutting single and double thickness. Price, $7.50 
 
 Subject to Discount 
 
James H. Rice Co., Chicago 
 
 179 
 
 Staarratt Newth’s Best English Diamonds 
 
 Made especially to our order 
 
 No. 501 
 
 For cutting single and double thickness. Price, $8.50 
 
 Subject to Discount 
 
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 180 
 
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 Sharratt & Newth’s Best English Diamonds 
 
 Made especially to our order 
 
 No. 502 
 
 For cutting rough or polished plate. Price, fll.00 
 
 Subject to Discount 
 
James H. Rice Co., Chicago 
 
 181 
 
 Sharratt Newth’s Best English Diamonds 
 
 Made especially to our order 
 
 No. 503 
 
 Price, $15.00 
 
 Subject to Discount 
 
182 
 
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 Sharratt Newth’s Best English Diamonds 
 
 Made especially to our order 
 
 No. 504 
 
 Knife Diamond 
 
 For cutting window glass. Two blades 
 Tortoise shell handle 
 Price, $ 9.50 
 
 Subject to Discount 
 
183 
 
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 Rice’s Celebrated Plate Glass Diamond 
 
 Made especially to our order 
 
 No. 505 
 
 It is best quality of diamond and large spark 
 For all kinds of glass, and all work where an extra heavy diamond is required 
 Can be used when needed on single-thick glass 
 - Price, $20.00 
 
 Subject to Discount 
 
Especially made to our order 
 
 184 
 
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 Rice’s Celebrated Glaziers’ Diamonds 
 
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 TWO QUALITIES 
 
 No. 50 Ebony Sure-Cut.each, $ 5.00 
 
 No. 51 Extra Sure-Cut.. “ 7.50 
 
 Any one can cut with this style, however 
 inexperienced in glass cutting, as it merely requires 
 to be set on the glass and drawn 
 over it to make a 
 perfect cut 
 
 No. 60 
 
 No. 55 Extra Key Glaziers’Diamond. For general 
 
 use on ordinary glass.each, $ 4.50 
 
 No. 56 Extra Key Glaziers’Diamond. Very good 
 
 for general use.each, 6.00 
 
 No. 57 Superior Key Glaziers’ Diamond. 
 
 Adapted to single and double-thick glass. 
 
 Well suited for heavy work, and where a con¬ 
 stant use is necessary.each, 8.00 
 
 No. 58 Superior Glaziers’ Diamond. Specially 
 adapted to single and double-thick glass. For 
 general use by glass stainers, dealers in glass, 
 and where a diamond for heavy work is con¬ 
 stantly required.each, 12.00 
 
 Extra Plate Glass Diamond. Specially adapted to plate and rough plate 
 glass, and all extra heavy work. These diamonds will cut anything from 
 single-thick to the most difficult and heaviest glass made .... ..each, 16.00 
 
 Subject to Discount 
 
James H. Rice Co., Chicago 
 
 185 
 
 Rice’s Standard Steel Wheel Cutters 
 
 I N presenting our catalogue we do not deem it necessary to dwell on the method of construc¬ 
 tion, etc., beyond the fact that we use the best material in the manufacture of our Steel 
 Wheel Cutters that we, with our experience of over twenty years, consider the most suit¬ 
 able for this purpose. 
 
 We employ only skilled and experienced labor, and are satisfied that, by our constantly 
 increasing trade and the fact that our goods find a market in nearly every country in the world, 
 we produce an article that meets the demands of the trade, and can be handled with profit. 
 
 Is designed for the glass men—one that we recommend to give the best satisfaction 
 No better made. Weight, per gross, 11 pounds. 10 gross in case 
 Outside measure, 16 x 10 x 8 inches 
 Price, per gross, $11.00 
 
 For heavy plate glass 
 
 Weight, per gross, 12)4 pounds. 10 gross in case 
 Outside measure, 24 x 13 x 10 inches 
 Price, per gross, $11.25 
 
 No. 2 
 
 Has an enameled wood handle; the metal parts are all nicely finished 
 The favorite of the hardware men 
 Weight, per gross, 7)4 pounds. 10 gross in case 
 Outside measure, 20 x 13 x 12 inches 
 Price, per gross, $9.00 
 
 This is a cheap, serviceable glass cutter, and one that gives good satisfaction 
 Weight, per gross, 16 pounds. 10 gross in case 
 Outside measure, 25 x 13 x 10 inches 
 Price, per gross, $8.00 
 
 Note. —The different styles of handles are made to conform to'the hand, and will be found as suitable as the 
 old glaziers’diamond; but instead of the diamond point they are fitted with a small hardened steel revolving 
 wheel, the sharp edge of which cuts as well as the diamond. 
 
 Subject to Discount 
 
186 
 
 James H. Rice Co., Chicago 
 
 Rice’s Standard Glass Cutters for Cutting Circles 
 
 Circle sweep for cutting circles, rounding lights, etc. 
 
 We make these in two sizes, 20 and 40 inches 
 The metal parts are nickel plated throughout, and bottom of disk rubber covered 
 
 20-inch sweeps, cutting from 3 to 20 inches.per dozen, $4.00 Single ones-$0.50 
 
 40-inch “ “ “ 3 to 40 inches. “ 5.00 Single ones.75 
 
 Extra cutter heads, 10c each 
 
 Will cut circles from 6 to 72 inches 
 
 No. 61 With diamond suitable for cutting ordinary glass.$27.00 
 
 No. 62 With diamond suitable for cutting single, double or plate glass. 34.00 
 
 Iron Platform Circle Cutting 
 Machine 
 
 Will cut circles for one-half to twelve 
 inches 
 
 No. 63 With diamond suitable for 
 
 cutting ordinary glass.$34.00 
 
 No. 64 With diamond suitable for 
 cutting single, double or 
 plate glass. 40.00 
 
 Nos. 63 and 64 
 
 Subject to Discount 
 
James H. Rice Co., Chicago 
 
 187 
 
 The “Perfection” Glass Board 
 
 No. 65 
 
 Lower Side of Rule 
 
 Upper Side of Rule 
 
 An Indispensable Article to All Dealers in Window Glass 
 It Will Save Its Cost in a Short Time 
 
 Can be instantly adjusted to cut glass of any size in eighths, quarters, halves and inches. 
 This board is strongly made of well seasoned lumber and will always remain true. It is ruled 
 both ways in inches, with steel rule on front end graduated in inches and eighths. The straight 
 edge of rule is adjustable, being fitted at each end with adjustable gauges, connected with and 
 moving simultaneously equal distances by connecting rod, and, as it is impossible to move one 
 end more than another, an absolutely straight line is secured. It has .a wedged point at the top 
 end and a lug at the bottom end, and readily fits into one-inch spaces, provided at both top and 
 bottom of board, and at any point desired. For cutting even inches, the connecting rod is 
 turned back as far as it will go and secured there by a set screw. It is then dropped into the one- 
 inch spaces at both top and bottom of board at any point desired, and is thus firmly held in 
 place and ready for the cutter. The rule is fitted with a very simple device by which it can be 
 moved forward and backward and readily set for cutting fractions of inches. When several 
 lights of glass of the same size are to be cut, and the screw is once set, every one will be of 
 exact size. 
 
 Size. 24 x 36 
 
 Price, each.$12.50 
 
 30 x 48 36 x 54 
 
 $15.00 $17.50 
 
 42 x 60 
 $20.00 
 
 48x72 
 
 $22.50 
 
 Subject to Discount 
 
188 
 
 James H. Rice Co., Chicago 
 
 The constantly increasing demand for rules, straight edges, etc., of a superior quality, suit¬ 
 able for the requirements of parties engaged in the cutting of glass, paper, felts, linens, silks, 
 etc., has induced us to compile a list of articles as manufactured by us, and devoted to the above 
 uses. With a large corps of skilled workmen, new and improved machinery, largely increased 
 factory space, a life-long acquaintance with the requirements of cutters in every branch of busi¬ 
 ness, we are warranted in making the assertion that at no previous time in the history of the 
 trade have goods of equal quality been quoted at correspondingly low figures. Quotations on 
 specialties of every description in the rule line cheerfully furnished. Remember that on boxing, 
 baling or packing we make no charge. 
 
 Small packages sent by mail subject to the added cost of postage. 
 
 On C. O. D. packages the charges for return of money are added to the bill. 
 
 Care is used in the packing of goods, and w T e will not be responsible for less or breakage in 
 transit. 
 
James H. Rice Co., Chicago 
 
 189 
 
 Glass Cutters’ Rules and Nippers 
 
 LIP RULES Dozen E)ach 
 
 No. 1 144 in. long, 3X in. wide, X in. thick.$180.00 $15.00 
 
 “ 2 120 “ iy 2 “ X “ 138.00 11.50 
 
 “ 3 108 “ iy 2 “ x “ 120.00 10.00 
 
 “ 4 100 “ iy 2 “ X “ 108.00 9.00 
 
 “ 5 96 “ 3 “ X “ . ... 102.00 8.50 
 
 “ 6 84 “ 3 “ X “ 84.00 7.00 
 
 “ 7 72 “ 2!4 “ X “ 66.00 5.50 
 
 “ 8 60 “ 2X “ X “ 54.00 4.50 
 
 “ 9 48 “ 2 “ X " 42.00 3.50 
 
 “ 10 36 “ IX “ X “ 30.00 2.50 
 
 “11 30 “ IX “ X “ . 24.00 2.00 
 
 If y in. thick are wanted, add % to the No., thus, No. 1% will mean same as No. I, only y in. thick 
 
 “L SQUARES Dozen Each 
 
 No. 12 Blade 60 in., stock 27 in.$180.00 $15.00 
 
 “ 13 “ 48 “ “ 27 “. 144.00 12.00 
 
 “ 14 “ 42 “ “ 27 “. 132.00 11.00 
 
 “ 15 “ 36 “ “ 24 “. 120.00 10.00 
 
 “ 16 “ 30 “ “ 24 “. 108.00 9.00 
 
 All the above are heavy brass lined on inside of stock to prevent wear when used against rough edges of glass 
 
 “T SQUARES Dozen Each 
 
 No. 17 60 in. long, IX in. wide, X in- thick, stock 9 in.$108.00 $9.00 
 
 “ 18 48 “ IX “ X “ “ 9 “. 84.00 7.00 
 
 “ 19 42 “ IX “ X “ “ 9 “. 72.00 6.00 
 
 “ 20 36 “ IX “ X “ “ 9“.. 60.00 5.00 
 
 “ 21 30 “ IX “ X “ “ 9 “. 54.00 4.50 
 
 “ 22 24 “ IX “ X “ “ 9 “ . 48.00 4.00 
 
 The above squares are all made with hard rock maple wood blades, brass caps, and hard Turkish boxwood stocks 
 
 CLASS NIPPERS—Square Jaws Dozen Each 
 
 No. 23 16 in. long, jaws IX in. $132.00 $11.00 
 
 “ 24 13 “ “ IX “ . 108.00 9.00 
 
 “ 25 10 “ “ 1 “ . 66.00 5.50 
 
 “ 26 8 X “ “ 1 “ . 60.00 5.00 
 
 GLASS NIPPERS—Roller Jaws Dozen Each 
 
 No. 27 13 in. long, jaws 3 in.$36.00 $6.00 
 
 “ 28 12 “ “ 3 “ . 30.00 5.00 
 
 Above nippers are all made of best wrought iron, with brassed steel jaws 
 
 LONG “NO LIP” RULES Dozen Each 
 
 No. 29 84 in. long, 2 in. wide, X in. thick .$66.00 $5.50 
 
 “ 30 72 “ 1X “ X “ 48.00 4.00 
 
 “ 31 60 “ IX “ X “ 36.00 3.00 
 
 “ 32 48 “ IX “ X “ 12.00 2.00 
 
 “ 33 36 “ 1 X “ X “ 7.00 1.00 
 
 Above rules are all brass capped, without lip 
 
 SECTION RODS Dozen Each 
 
 No. 34 144 in. long, X in. square. $84.00 $7.00 
 
 “ 35 108 “ c X “ 60.00 5.00 
 
 “ 36 84 “ X “ 36.00 3.00 
 
 No. 34 is in 4 joints. No. 35 in 3 joints, No, 36 in 2 joints. For measuring store fronts for large plate glass 
 
 EXTENSION RODS 
 
 No. 37 
 
 10 ft. long, 
 
 opens to 20 ft 
 
 “ 38 
 
 8 “ 
 
 “ 16“ 
 
 “ 39 
 
 7 “ 
 
 “ 14 “ 
 
 “ 40 
 
 6 “ 
 
 “ 12 “ 
 
 “ 41 
 
 5 “ 
 
 “ 10 “ 
 
 “ 42 
 
 4 “ 
 
 “ 8 “ 
 
 “ 43 
 
 3 “ 
 
 “ 6 “ 
 
 “ 44 
 
 30 in. long, 
 
 ( l 5 << 
 
 “ 45 
 
 24 “ 
 
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 “ 46 
 
 6 ft. long, 
 
 “ 18 “ 
 
 “ 47 
 
 5 “ 
 
 “ 15 “ 
 
 “ 48 
 
 4 “ 
 
 “ 12 “ 
 
 “ 49 
 
 3 “ 
 
 “ 9 “ 
 
 “ 50 
 
 30 in. long, 
 
 1 ‘ 90 in 
 
 Above rods are 
 
 90 in. 96.00 
 
 nseparable, and are worked with a self-acting spring and thumb sctew 
 
 Specially adapted for architects and builders, as well as glass cutters 
 
 Dozen 
 
 Each 
 
 $192.00 
 
 $16.00 
 
 , 162.00 
 
 13.50 
 
 , 132.00 
 
 11.00 
 
 . 108.00 
 
 9.00 
 
 84.00 
 
 7.00 
 
 66.00 
 
 5.50 
 
 , 48.00 
 
 4.00 
 
 
 3.00 
 
 30.00 
 
 2.50 
 
 240.00 
 
 20.00 
 
 180.00 
 
 15.00 
 
 144.00 
 
 12.00 
 
 108.00 
 
 9.00 
 
 96.00 
 
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 8.00 
 
190 
 
 James H. Rice Co., Chicago 
 
 Diamond Point Driver 
 
 (Pat. January 17, 1882) 
 
 No. 66 
 
 Length, 6 ^ inches 
 Price, $2.50 net 
 
 The Peerless Glazing Point—for Greenhouses 
 
 A new name and a new point. There are others, but none like it 
 A Few of Its Good Points: 
 
 No raising up when driven. No rights. No lefts. No sliding. No trouble to apply 
 Cheap. Indestructible. Once used, always used. Try them once 
 
 Price, per box of 1,000.$0.60 
 
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 1 
 
 1 
 
 2 
 
 4 
 
 8 
 
 1 
 
 1 
 
 1 
 
 2 
 
 4 
 
 8 
 
 James H. Rice Co., Chicago 
 
 191 
 
 Standard Glaziers* Points 
 
 Triangles 
 
 0 1 
 
 Price, $8.00 per box 
 
 Put up in 50-lb. boxes, in half-pound papers, or bulk 
 Subject to discount 
 
 Patent <> Glaziers’ Points 
 
 PRICE LIST OF <> POINTS 
 
 No. 1 Points—inch long 
 
 For use in No. 1 Driver 
 
 Box containing 9 pkgs. (5,000 each).$2.75 
 
 “ “ 18 “ “ 5.00 
 
 “ “ 36 “ “ 9.50 
 
 Boxes containing each 36 pkgs. (5,000 each) .18.00 
 
 “ “ “ 36 “ “ ..34.00 
 
 “ “ “ 36 “ “ ....64.00 
 
 No. 2 Points—54 inch long 
 
 For use in No. 2 Driver 
 
 Box containing 9 pkgs. (4,000 each) . 
 
 n >1 << <i 
 
 “ “ 36 “ “ . 
 
 Boxes containing each 36 pkgs. (4,000 each)- . 
 
 “ “ “36 “ “ . 
 
 “ “ “ 36 “ “ . 
 
 $2.75 
 
 5.00 
 
 9.50 
 
 18.00 
 
 34.00 
 
 64.00 
 
 These prices are all net, with no discount 
 
BENT Glass 
 Gives Tone to the 
 Structure 
 
 I T is a well-known fact that bent glass adds 
 to the attractiveness of any building or store 
 front; in fact, it gives extra tone to the 
 whole structure. 
 
 To those contemplating building, or making 
 alterations, it is important to know that com¬ 
 mon double-thick glass can be bent to any part 
 of a circle not exceeding half circle. Polished 
 plate can also be bent in the same manner. 
 The difference in appearance between the two 
 lights after bending is hardly perceptible; in 
 fact, when set in a building it would require an 
 expert to detect any difference at all. How¬ 
 ever, there is quite a difference in the cost. 
 Bent double-thick glass is only about one-fifth 
 of the cost of bent plate glass, which is a con¬ 
 siderable saving in the construction of a building. 
 
 The curving or bending of double-thick glass 
 takes away the waviness, gives a polish to the 
 glass and adds to its stiength and resistance to 
 high winds and severe storms. This was clearly 
 demonstrated in the city of St. Louis by the 
 tornado that visited that city May 27, 1896. 
 
 We manufacture all kinds of bent glass for 
 buildings, show cases, fancy furniture, etc., the 
 product being all of superior make and finish, 
 and ship to all points of the compass. 
 
James H. Rice Co., Chicago 
 
 193 
 
 This beautiful bent glass store front, typical of modern times and pro¬ 
 gressiveness, illustrates what is probably the best mode of making a show 
 window attractive of itself, and compelling attention from even the most 
 casual passerby. 
 
194 
 
 James H. Rice Co., Chicago 
 
 Ruppert’s Store, Chicago 
 
 Bent Glass Store Front 
 
 A representative modern bent glass store front installed by us 
 A bent plate glass front is very much more attractive than glass not bent, and is 
 
 money well invested 
 
 Bent plate glass is far superior in brilliancy 
 to the plain plate 
 
James H. Rice Co M Chicago 
 
 195 
 
 Net Prices of Double Thick 
 
 Bent Glass 
 
 For Show Cases—Regular bends 
 
 16x24 $0.75 
 
 per light, 
 
 net 
 
 18x28 
 
 1.00 
 
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 18x30 
 
 1.00 
 
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 18x32 
 
 1.25 
 
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 18x34 
 
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 18x36 
 
 *•75 
 
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 18x40 
 
 2.00 
 
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 18x42 
 
 2.25 
 
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 18x46 
 
 2 -7 5 
 
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 18x52 
 
 3-50 
 
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 18x60 
 
 4.00 
 
 a 
 
 a 
 
 Boxing extra 
 
196 
 
 James H. Rice Co., Chicago 
 
 Official Bending List 
 
 Adopted March 1, 1900 
 
 Bending only; glass extra 
 
 -PLATE GLASS 
 
 Plates where length and width added are less than 76 inches 
 Plates of 76 or more, bnt less than 90 united inches. 
 
 “ 90 
 
 “ 100 
 “ no 
 “ 120 
 “ 140 
 
 “ 160 
 “ 180 
 “ 200 
 “ 210 
 “ 220 
 “ 230 
 
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 “ 120 
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 “ 160 
 “ 180 
 “ 200 
 “ 210 
 “ 220 
 “ 230 
 
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 Lights of less than 60 united inches. 
 
 “ 60 or more, but less than 70 united inches 
 
 “ 70 “ < 1 
 
 “ 80 “ “ 
 
 11 90 “ “ 
 
 “ 100 “ 
 
 “ 80 
 “ 90 
 “ 100 
 “ 110 
 
 Per sq. ft. 
 
 ...$ 0.60 
 
 .75 
 
 ... 1.00 
 ... 1.50 
 ... 2.00 
 ... 2.50 
 ... 3.00 
 .... 3.50 
 ... 4.00 
 .... 4.50 
 .... 5.00 
 .... 5.50 
 ... . 6.00 
 
 $0.25 
 
 .30 
 
 .40 
 
 .50 
 
 .60 
 
 .90 
 
 1. Larger sizes, irregular shapes, bends exceeding quarter circle, and rough and ornamental 
 glass, charged at special prices. 
 
 2. Beveled glass, 25 per cent additional and at owner's risk. 
 
 3. Bending on the length, where it exceeds the width by more than 6 inches, 25 per cent 
 additional. 
 
 4. Odd or fractional parts of inches charged as even inches of next larger size; for example, 
 36|x37^ will be charged as 38x38. 
 
 5. Above charges are for bending only. Flat glass will be charged at current discounts. 
 
 6 . Boxing will be charged on all orders at 8 cents per superficial foot of actual lid measurement 
 of cases shipped, irrespective of value. 
 
 7. Sizes containing less than one square foot will be charged as a full foot, and in figuring 
 narrow widths no size will be figured as less than 12 inches wide. Minimum charge for 
 bending plate $1.00, and sheet 50 cents, irrespective of size. 
 
 Explanation of Curves and Diagrams 
 
 A—Curves are those which are bent to a given radius one way of the pane only, which applies to the whole 
 length or width of the pane, and not to one part only. The depth of bend not to exceed one-eighth of the length 
 of the bent side of pane. Example, length of the bent side of pane, 96 in., depth of bend not above 12 in. 
 
 B—Curves are those which are bent more than one-eighth, but not to exceed the quarter of a circle, or about 
 1 in 554. Example, pane 77 in., bend Min. 
 
 C—For the same curve as B, but a part fiat, the flat part not to exceed one-third. Example, pane 72 in., bend 
 48 in., flat 24 in. 
 
 D—For flat curves, with one part flat, the depth of the bent part not to exceed 1 iu 12, and the flat part one- 
 half. Example, pane 72 in., bend 36 in., depth 3 in., flat 36 in. 
 
 E —For curves, the bent part not less than a 6-in. radius, and not to exceed the quarter of a circle, with flat 
 part, the flat part to exceed one-third, but not to exceed two-thirds. Example, pane 72 in., bend 21 in., flat 48 in. 
 
 F—Curves are those which are bent beyond the quarter of the circle, but not to exceed 1 in 4. Example, 
 pane 84 in., depth 21 in. 
 
 G -For OG curves, depth not to exceed 1 in 16. Example, pane 64 in., depth, 4 in. 
 
 H—For angular curves, viz.: Flat parts on each side, the centers not to exceed a quarter of a circle, and the 
 flat paits one-fourth of the sides bent. Example, pane 80 in., bend 60 in., flat 10 in. each side, or about 5 one side 
 and 15 the other. 
 
 J—For angular curves (radius not less than 6 in.), the center not to exceed the quarter circle, and the flat to 
 exceed one-fourth, but not to exceed three-fourths. Example, pane 72 in., bend 18 in., flat 27 in. each side, or 
 about 14 in. on one side and 40 in. on the other. 
 
 K—Curves are those which are bent beyond 1 iu 4, but not to exceed the half circle (diameter not less than 
 12 in.). Example, pane 75 in., depth about 24 in. 
 
 E—Curves not to exceed the quarter of a circle at each side (depth of bend not less than 6 in.), the bent part 
 not less than one-third, and the flat not more than two-thirds. Example, pane 72 in., bend 12 in. each side, 
 center flat 48 in. 
 
 I 11 ordering specify width (measurement around curve) first, and then the height. We prefer pattern or 
 template of sweep in all cases. 
 
 *Plate and window glass not exceeding quarter circle. 
 
Our Clamp System 
 Plate Glass 
 Store Fronts 
 
 ^pHESE are not only “things of beauty,” 
 but are an illustration of the only prac¬ 
 tical improvement made in store front glass 
 for many years past. 
 
 The edges of the plate glass being pre¬ 
 pared in our shop, the lights are placed in 
 position, then fastened together by means 
 of patent clamps inserted in holes which 
 have been bored in the glass for this pur¬ 
 pose, thus forming a handsome, modern, 
 brilliant store front which shows the goods 
 offered for display to the very best ad¬ 
 vantage. 
 
 The clamps, though very strong, are so 
 small as to be scarcely noticeable, and, the 
 usual posts or bars being absent, the vision 
 from any view-point is practically unob¬ 
 structed. 
 
 Increased cost over ordinary plate glass for 
 store fronts is not so great as might be 
 imagined. 
 
 Write us for estimates 
 

 198 
 
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200 
 
 James H. Rice Co., Chicago 
 
 Prices of Colored Glass, Etc. 
 
 Plain 
 
 ruby, single-thick, cut 
 
 to size . 
 
 Per sq. ft. 
 
 . 3 oc 
 
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 “ double-thick 
 
 
 . 35 c 
 
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 blue, single-thick 
 
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 green, “ 
 
 1 c 
 
 .35 c 
 
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 purple, “ 
 
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 .20c 
 
 a 
 
 cathedral, all colors 
 
 a 
 
 .20c 
 
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 “ variegated, in 
 
 sheets only 
 
 .20c 
 
 Special prices in original stock sizes in case lots 
 
 on all the above 
 
 Each stock size case (except plain and variegated cathedral) 
 
 contains ioo square feet 
 
 Cathedral and variegated cathedral contain approximately, 
 
 in case lots, 350 square feet 
 Approximate size, in cases, 30x80 
 
 Per sq. ft. 
 
 y 2 -inch rough plate glass, cut to size ....... 40c 
 
 34 -inch “ “ “ 70c 
 
 1-inch “ “ “ 90c 
 
 Boxing extra on any of the above, when cut to size 
 
James H. Rice Co., Chicago 
 
 201 
 
 Official Price List for Beveling 
 
 JULY 1, 1899 
 
 Price per Plate for Beveling Plate Glass 
 
 SIZE OF BEVEE 
 
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 l /i Inch 
 
 Inch 
 
 1 Inch 
 
 Inches 
 
 1 % Inches 
 
 1 yi Inches 
 
 2 Inches 
 
 6 
 
 .30 
 
 .36 
 
 .42 
 
 .54 
 
 .60 
 
 .72 
 
 .84 
 
 8 
 
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 2.32 
 
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 1.44 
 
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 2.08 
 
 2.40 
 
 2.72 
 
 18 
 
 1.10 
 
 1.28 
 
 1.66 
 
 2.02 
 
 2.40 
 
 2.76 
 
 3.12 
 
 20 
 
 1.24 
 
 1.44 
 
 1.88 
 
 2.28 
 
 2.72 
 
 3.12 
 
 3.52 
 
 22 
 
 1.38 
 
 1.60 
 
 2.10 
 
 2.54 
 
 3.04 
 
 3.48 
 
 3.92 
 
 24 
 
 1.52 
 
 1.76 
 
 2.32 
 
 2.80 
 
 3.36 
 
 3.84 
 
 4.32 
 
 26 
 
 1.66 
 
 1.92 
 
 2.54 
 
 3.06 
 
 3.68 
 
 4.20 
 
 4.72 
 
 28 
 
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 2.08 
 
 2.76 
 
 3.32 
 
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 4.56 
 
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 30 
 
 1.94 
 
 2.24 
 
 2.98 
 
 3.58 
 
 4.32 
 
 4.92 
 
 5.52 
 
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 2.40 
 
 3.20 
 
 3.84 
 
 4.64 
 
 5.28 
 
 5.92 
 
 34 
 
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 2.56 
 
 3.42 
 
 4.10 
 
 4.96 
 
 5.64 
 
 6.32 
 
 56 
 
 2.36 
 
 2.72 
 
 3.64 
 
 4.36 
 
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 6.72 
 
 38 
 
 2.50 
 
 2.88 
 
 3.88 
 
 4.62 
 
 5.60 
 
 6.36 
 
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 2.64 
 
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 5.92 
 
 6.72 
 
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 5.66 
 
 6.88 
 
 7.80 
 
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 5.92 
 
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 3.84 
 
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 6.18 
 
 7.52 
 
 8.52 
 
 9.52 
 
 52 
 
 3.48 
 
 4.14 
 
 5.54 
 
 6.54 
 
 7.88 
 
 8.92 
 
 9.96 
 
 54 
 
 3.62 
 
 4.44 
 
 5.86 
 
 6.90 
 
 8.24 
 
 9.32 
 
 10.40 
 
 56 
 
 3.76 
 
 4.74 
 
 6.18 
 
 7.26 
 
 8.60 
 
 9.72 
 
 10.84 
 
 58 
 
 3.90 
 
 5.04 
 
 6.50 
 
 7.62 
 
 8.96 
 
 10.12 
 
 11.28 
 
 60 
 
 4.04 
 
 5.34 
 
 6.82 
 
 7.98 
 
 9.32 
 
 10.52 
 
 11.72 
 
 62 
 
 4.18 
 
 5.64 
 
 7.14 
 
 8.34 
 
 9.68 
 
 10.92 
 
 12.16 
 
 64 
 
 4.32 
 
 5.94 
 
 7.46 
 
 8.70 
 
 10.04 
 
 11.32 
 
 12.60 
 
 66 
 
 4.46 
 
 6.24 
 
 7.78 
 
 9.06 
 
 10.40 
 
 11.72 
 
 13.04 
 
 68 
 
 4.60 
 
 6.54 
 
 8.10 
 
 9.42 
 
 10.76 
 
 12.12 
 
 13.48 
 
 70 
 
 4.74 
 
 6.84 
 
 8.42 
 
 9.78 
 
 11.12 
 
 12.52 
 
 13.92 
 
 72 
 
 
 7.14 
 
 8.74 
 
 10,14 
 
 11.48 
 
 12.92 
 
 14.36 
 
 74 
 
 o 
 
 7.76 
 
 9.36 
 
 10.90 
 
 12.38 
 
 13.96 
 
 15.54 
 
 76 
 
 
 8.38 
 
 9.98 
 
 11.66 
 
 13.28 
 
 15. 
 
 16.72 
 
 78 
 
 u 
 
 9.00 
 
 10.60 
 
 12.42 
 
 14.18 
 
 16.04 
 
 17.90 
 
 80 
 
 G G 
 
 G **-' 
 
 9.62 
 
 . 11.22 
 
 13.18 
 
 15.08 
 
 17.08 
 
 19.08 
 
 82 
 
 
 10.24 
 
 11.84 
 
 13.94 
 
 15.98 
 
 18.12 
 
 20.26 
 
 84 
 
 ■R ca v 
 
 10.86 
 
 12.46 
 
 14.70 
 
 16.88 
 
 19.16 
 
 21.44 
 
 86 
 
 w-a-g 
 
 G +-> G 
 
 11.48 
 
 13.08 
 
 15.46 
 
 17.78 
 
 20.20 
 
 22.62 
 
 88 
 
 **"* c fi Gh 
 
 12.10 
 
 13.70 
 
 16.22 
 
 18.68 
 
 21.24 
 
 23.80 
 
 90 
 
 8 ".a 
 
 12.72 
 
 14.32 
 
 16.98 
 
 19.58 
 
 22.28 
 
 24.98 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 20.54 
 
 21.44 
 
 22.34 
 
 23.24 
 
 
 
 92 
 
 94 
 
 96 
 
 98 
 
 C V jH 
 
 G qj o 
 
 G 
 
 o v 
 
 Hr-] |U P 
 
 V G 1/3 
 
 •■tt.tJ 0- 
 § 0 
 
 OO S K 
 
 14.94 
 
 15.56 
 
 16.18 
 
 16.80 
 
 17.74 
 
 18.50 
 
 19.26 
 
 20.02 
 
 23.34 
 
 24.38 
 
 25.42 
 
 26.46 
 
 26.16 
 
 27.34 
 
 28.52 
 
 29.70 
 
 100 
 
 U Vi 
 
 V <L> 
 
 > & 
 
 ° r ^ 
 
 17.42 
 
 20,78 
 
 24.14 
 
 27.50 
 
 30.88 
 
 102 
 
 i- rH aj 
 
 v u wa 
 
 > <L> 03 J? 
 
 0 > <U ° 
 
 18.08 
 
 21.60 
 
 25.10 
 
 28.60 
 
 32.12 
 
 104 
 
 G — ^ 
 
 18.74 
 
 22.40 
 
 26.06 
 
 29.72 
 
 33.36 
 
 106 
 
 •c % « 
 
 0 ^ 4-; 
 
 G 4-> r— G 
 
 19.40 
 
 23.20 
 
 27. 
 
 30.80 
 
 34.60 
 
 108 
 
 « 3 u 
 
 '£ 2 y 
 
 20.06 
 
 24. 
 
 27.94 
 
 31.88 
 
 35.84 
 
 110 
 
 g a 
 
 >• 
 
 G r-t U G 
 
 il fS 
 
 20.72 
 
 24.80 
 
 28.88 
 
 32.98 
 
 37.08 
 
 112 
 
 H 8 
 
 21.38 
 
 25 60 
 
 29.84 
 
 34.08 
 
 38.32 
 
 114 
 
 00 ^ 
 i > 
 
 M oT «T ° 
 s« « - 4J 
 
 ^ ^ CJ 
 
 03 y O O -rt 
 
 22.04 
 
 26.42 
 
 30.80 
 
 35.18 
 
 39.56 
 
 116 
 
 118 
 
 G O 
 
 pH 
 
 22.70 
 
 23.36 
 
 27.22 
 
 28.02 
 
 31.74 
 
 32.70 
 
 36.26 
 
 37.36 
 
 40.80 
 
 42.04 
 
 120 
 
 
 
 24. 
 
 28.82 
 
 33.64 
 
 38 46 
 
 43.28 
 
 Discounts furnished on application 
 
202 
 
 James H. Rice Co., Chicago 
 
 Price per Plate for Beveling Plate Glass— Continued 
 
 United 
 
 SIZE OF BEVEL 
 
 Inches 
 
 1 Inch 
 
 1^ Inches 
 
 1J4 Inches 
 
 1 Yi Inches I 
 
 2 Inches 
 
 122 
 
 25.40 
 
 30.50 
 
 35.60 
 
 40.70 
 
 45.80 
 
 124 
 
 26.80 
 
 32.18 
 
 37.56 
 
 42.94 
 
 48.32 
 
 126 
 
 28.20 
 
 33.86 
 
 39.52 
 
 45.18 
 
 50.84 
 
 128 
 
 29.60 
 
 35.54 
 
 41.48 
 
 47.42 
 
 53.36 
 
 130 
 
 31. 
 
 37.20 
 
 43.40 
 
 49.60 
 
 55.80 
 
 132 
 
 32.40 
 
 38.88 
 
 45.36 
 
 51.84 
 
 58.34 
 
 134 
 
 33.80 
 
 40.56 
 
 47.32 
 
 54.08 
 
 60.86 
 
 136 
 
 35.20 
 
 42.24 
 
 49.28 
 
 56.32 
 
 63.38 
 
 138 
 
 36.60 
 
 43.92 
 
 51.24 
 
 58.56 
 
 65.90 
 
 140 
 
 38. 
 
 45.60 
 
 53.20 
 
 60.80 
 
 68.42 
 
 142 
 
 39.40 
 
 47.28 
 
 55.16 
 
 63.04 
 
 70.94 
 
 144 
 
 40.80 
 
 48.96 
 
 57.12 
 
 65.28 
 
 73.46 
 
 146 
 
 42.20 
 
 50.64 
 
 59.08 
 
 67.52 
 
 75.98 
 
 148 
 
 43.60 
 
 52.32 
 
 61.04 
 
 69.76 
 
 78.50 
 
 150 
 
 45. 
 
 54. 
 
 63. 
 
 72. 
 
 81. 
 
 152 
 
 
 59.20 
 
 69. 
 
 78.80 
 
 88.58 
 
 154 
 
 
 64.24 
 
 74.88 
 
 85.52 
 
 96.14 
 
 156 
 
 
 69.28 
 
 80.76 
 
 92.24 
 
 103.70 
 
 158 
 
 a 
 
 74.32 
 
 86.64 
 
 98.96 
 
 111.26 
 
 160 
 
 
 79.36 
 
 92.52 
 
 105.68 
 
 118.82 
 
 162 
 
 Cfl 
 
 84.40 
 
 98.40 
 
 112.40 
 
 126.40 
 
 164 
 
 V 
 
 89.44 
 
 104.28 
 
 119.12 
 
 133.96 
 
 166 
 
 
 94.48 
 
 110.16 
 
 125.84 
 
 141.50 
 
 168 
 
 <v 
 
 99.52 
 
 116.04 
 
 132.56 
 
 149.08 
 
 170 
 
 > 
 
 104.56 
 
 121.92 
 
 139.28 
 
 156.64 
 
 172 
 
 rO 
 
 109.60 
 
 127.80 
 
 146. 
 
 164.20 
 
 174 
 
 CO 
 
 114.64 
 
 133.68 
 
 152.72 
 
 171.76 
 
 176 
 
 r~* 
 
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 119.68 
 
 139.56 
 
 159.44 
 
 179.32 
 
 178 
 
 124.72 
 
 145.44 
 
 166.16 
 
 186.88 
 
 180 
 
 ID 
 
 rrj U 
 
 129.76 
 
 151.32 
 
 172.88 
 
 194.44 
 
 182 
 
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 .ti Ph 
 
 
 163. 
 
 186.50 
 
 210. 
 
 184 
 
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 p cn 
 
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 175. 
 
 200. 
 
 225. 
 
 186 
 
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 187. 
 
 213.50 
 
 240. 
 
 188 
 
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 ^ o 
 
 
 199. 
 
 227. 
 
 255. 
 
 190 
 
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 D ,rH 
 
 P 
 
 211. 
 
 240.50 
 
 270. 
 
 192 
 
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 223. 
 
 254. 
 
 285. 
 
 194 
 
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 O ^ 
 
 C/3 
 
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 235. 
 
 267.50 
 
 300. 
 
 196 
 
 198 
 
 p p 
 
 rn <D 
 
 t-H 
 
 r— ( D 
 
 ^ .a 
 
 247. 
 
 259. 
 
 281. 
 
 294.50 
 
 315. 
 
 330. 
 
 200 
 
 ca Sc 
 £ « 
 
 £ Ph 
 
 271. 
 
 308. 
 
 345. 
 
 
 D 4— 1 
 
 
 330. 
 
 360. 
 
 202 
 
 
 r Q ^ C/3 
 
 300. 
 
 204 
 
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 330. 
 
 360. 
 
 390. 
 
 206 
 
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 360. 
 
 390. 
 
 420. 
 
 208 
 
 D 3 
 
 4-> 
 
 CJ .p 
 
 390. 
 
 420. 
 
 450. 
 
 210 
 
 
 420. 
 
 450. 
 
 480. 
 
 
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 212 
 
 D 4-> 
 
 +-» oj 
 
 450. 
 
 480. 
 
 510. 
 
 214 
 
 lO 
 
 P 
 
 480. 
 
 510. 
 
 540. 
 
 216 
 
 218 
 
 Vh 
 
 CD 
 
 P D 
 
 o Vh 
 
 GO cd 
 
 510. 
 
 540. 
 
 540. 
 
 570. 
 
 570. 
 
 600. 
 
 220 
 
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 570. 
 
 600. 
 
 630. 
 
 
 
 D 
 
 
 630. 
 
 
 222 
 
 
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 O a; 
 
 b£ Id 
 
 600. 
 
 660. 
 
 224 
 
 226 
 
 C 
 
 P 
 
 w 
 
 630. 
 
 660. 
 
 660. 
 
 690. 
 
 690. 
 
 720. 
 
 228 
 
 <v 
 
 P ,TH 
 
 690. 
 
 720. 
 
 750. 
 
 230 
 
 C/3 
 
 c/3 
 
 P 
 
 720. 
 
 750. 
 
 780. 
 
 232 
 
 V 
 
 4-> 
 
 P 
 
 750. 
 
 780. 
 
 810. 
 
 234 
 
 
 C/3 
 
 <U 
 
 4-< 
 
 780. 
 
 810. 
 
 840. 
 
 236 
 
 
 810. 
 
 840. 
 
 870. 
 
 238 
 
 
 5 
 
 840. 
 
 870. 
 
 900. 
 
 240 
 
 
 870. 
 
 900. 
 
 930. 
 
James H. Rice Co., Chicago 
 
 203 
 
 Price per Plate for Beveling Plate Glass— Continued 
 
 United 
 
 SIZE OF BEVED 
 
 Inches 
 
 1 % Inches 
 
 \ y ± Inches 
 
 2 Inches 
 
 242 
 
 900. 
 
 930. 
 
 960. 
 
 244 
 
 930. 
 
 960. 
 
 990. 
 
 246 
 
 960. 
 
 990. 
 
 1020. 
 
 248 
 
 990. 
 
 1020 
 
 1050. 
 
 250 
 
 1020. 
 
 1050. 
 
 1080. 
 
 For 2/ inch bevel, add / to 2 inch list price 
 
 2>4 “ 
 
 “ y to 2 “ 
 
 21/ “ 
 
 “ y% to 2 “ 
 
 3 
 
 “ )4 to 2 “ 
 
 Angles, inward miters, in-curves and all difficult patterns, extra price 
 All odd-sized plates charged as even inches 
 Bent plates, convex or concave sides, special discount 
 
 Grinding and Polishing Hand Holes 
 
 To 5 square feet in plate (not difficult).each $1.50 
 
 To 10 “ “ “ “ .. “ 2.00 
 
 To 20 “ “ “ “ . “ 3.00 
 
 Over 20 square feet in plate.Special price 
 
 Difficult holes, special price 
 
 Drilling Holes in Plate 
 
 Up to / inch diameter.. each $0.12 
 
 X to '/ 2 “ “ “ .30 
 
 14 to / “ “ “ .60 
 
 / to 1 “ “ “ 1.25 
 
 1 to \y 2 “ “ .each $2.00 to 3.00 
 
 Over 1 y 2 inches in diameter.Special price 
 
 Drilling holes in plates thicker than y inch, special price 
 
204 
 
 James H. Rice Co M Chicago 
 
 Grinding and Polishing Edges on Quarter-Inch Plate 
 
 Up to 24 inches long, PER INCH 
 
 not over 12 in. wide. 1 cent 
 
 Up to 48 inches long, 
 
 not over 24 in. wide.1 % cents 
 
 24 to 36 in. wide.2 cents 
 
 36 to 48 in. wide.3 cents 
 
 Up to 72 inches long, 
 
 not over 12 in. wide. 1)4 cents 
 
 12 to 24 in. wide. 1)4 cents 
 
 24 to 36 in. wide. 2)4 cents 
 
 36 to 4 S in. wide. 3)4 cents 
 
 Up to 96 inches long, 
 
 not over 24 in. wide.2 cents 
 
 24 to 36 in. wide.3 cents 
 
 36 to 48 in. wide.3 )4 cents 
 
 48 to 60 in. wide . \}4 cents 
 
 Up to 120 inches long, PER INCH 
 
 not over 24 in. wide.3 cents 
 
 24 to 36 in. wide. 3)4 cents 
 
 36 to 48 in. wide. \)4 cents 
 
 48 to 60 in. wide. 3)4 cents 
 
 Up to 144 inches long, 
 
 not over 24 in. wide. 3)4 cents 
 
 24 to 36 in. wide.4 % cents 
 
 36 to 48 in. wide.5 cents 
 
 48 to 60 in. wide.6 cents 
 
 Up to 168 inches long, 
 
 not over 24 in. wide.4 cents 
 
 24 to 36 in. wide.5 cents 
 
 36 to 48 in. wide .... . .5)4 cents 
 
 48 to 60 in. wide .... . .6)4 cents 
 
 Plates larger than 60x168, special price 
 
 Plates )4 inch thick.double )4 in. price 
 
 Plates )4 inch thick. . .four times )4 in. price 
 
 Plates 1 inch thick.six times )4 in. price 
 
 Plates over 1 inch thick.special price 
 
 Grinding edges without polishing, one-half of above prices 
 Grinding and polishing edges of beveled plates, one-lialf of )4 inch G. & P. price 
 
 Silvering and Re-Silvering 
 
 Silvering 
 
 Plate, Germans, Window Glass, etc. 
 
 Plates containing less than )4 foot.each, $0.08 
 
 PER P'OOT 
 
 Plates containing y 2 foot up to 10 square feet. $0.20 
 
 “ “ 10 to 20 square feet .. .. .30 
 
 “ “ 20 to 40 “ “ 40 
 
 “ “ 40 to 50 “ “ 50 
 
 “ “ 50 to 60 “ “ 60 
 
 “ “ 60 to 75 “ “ 80 
 
 “ “ 75 to 100 “ “ 1.00 
 
 “ “ 100 to 120 “ “ 1.50 
 
 Re-Silvering 
 
 Add 8 cents per square foot to above prices 
 
 Germans, window glass or shocks silvered or re-silvered at owner’s risk of breakage 
 
 N. B.—Where more than the usual quantity of blocking or polishing is necessary, an extra 
 
 charge will be made for the extra time required 
 
 N. B.—All odd-sized plates beveled, ground and polished, silvered, or 
 re-silvered, charged as even inches 
 
James H. Rice Co., Chicago 
 
 205 
 
 Price List of American Looking Glass Plate (Shocks) 
 
 February 1, 1898 
 
 SIZE 
 
 Price 
 
 per 
 
 Light 
 
 No. 
 Lights 
 in Box 
 
 SIZE 
 
 Price 
 
 per 
 
 Light 
 
 No. 
 
 Lights 
 in Box 
 
 4/2 x 7 
 
 $0.14 
 
 .230 
 
 10 x 18 
 
 $0.90 
 
 40 
 
 5x8 
 
 .18 
 
 180 
 
 10 x 20 
 
 1.00 
 
 36 
 
 6x8 
 
 .21 
 
 150 
 
 10 x 22 
 
 1.10 
 
 33 
 
 7x9 
 
 .28 
 
 115 
 
 10 x 24 
 
 1.20 
 
 30 
 
 8 x 10 
 
 36 
 
 90 
 
 10 x 26 
 
 1.35 
 
 28 
 
 8% x 10J* 
 
 .44 
 
 81 
 
 10 x 28 
 
 1.45 
 
 26 
 
 8 x 12 
 
 .42 
 
 75 
 
 10 x 30 
 
 1.65 
 
 24 
 
 9 x 12 
 
 .47 
 
 67 
 
 10 x 32 
 
 1.85 
 
 23 
 
 10 x 14 
 
 .60 
 
 52 
 
 10 x 34 
 
 2.00 
 
 21 
 
 10 x 17 
 
 .81 
 
 43 
 
 10 x 36 
 
 2.10 
 
 20 
 
 10% x 17 
 
 87 
 
 40 
 
 12 x 22 
 
 1.30 
 
 27 
 
 12 x 18 
 
 1.00 
 
 34 
 
 12 x 24 
 
 1.50 
 
 25 
 
 12 x 20 
 
 1.15 
 
 30 
 
 12 x 26 
 
 1.60 
 
 23 
 
 13 x 22 
 
 1.45 
 
 25 
 
 12 x 28 
 
 1.80 
 
 22 
 
 14 x 24 ' 
 
 1.65 
 
 22 
 
 12 x 30 
 
 2.10 
 
 20 
 
 15 x 26 
 
 2.40 
 
 19 
 
 12 x 32 
 
 2.20 
 
 19 
 
 16 x 28 
 
 2.80 
 
 16 
 
 12 x 34 
 
 2.30 
 
 18 
 
 18 x 30 
 
 3.20 
 
 14 
 
 12 x 36 
 
 2.60 
 
 17 
 
 18 x 32 
 
 3.50 
 
 13 
 
 
 
 
 Price List of S pecial Siz es 
 
 SIZE 
 
 PRICE 
 
 Each 
 
 SIZE 
 
 PRICE 
 
 Each 
 
 SIZE 
 
 PRICE 
 
 Each 
 
 9 x 16 
 
 $0.72 
 
 16 x 24 
 
 $2.15 
 
 20 x 40 
 
 $5.47 
 
 10 x 12 
 
 .61 
 
 16 x 26 
 
 2.62 
 
 20 x 48 
 
 6.75 
 
 10 x 15 
 
 .75 
 
 16 x 30 
 
 2.97 
 
 22 x 24 
 
 3.17 
 
 10 x 16 
 
 .87 
 
 16 x 32 
 
 3.17 
 
 22 x 26 
 
 3.42 
 
 12 x 14 
 
 .91 
 
 16 x 34 
 
 3.42 
 
 22 x 28 
 
 3.70 
 
 12 x 16 
 
 1.03 
 
 16 x 36 
 
 3.57 
 
 22 x 30 
 
 4.20 
 
 12 x 40 
 
 3.10 
 
 16 x 38 
 
 3.87 
 
 22 x 34 
 
 4.92 
 
 13 x 26 
 
 1.94 
 
 16 x 40 
 
 4.48 
 
 22 x 36 
 
 5.47 
 
 14 x 16 
 
 1.21 
 
 18 x 20 
 
 2.03 
 
 22 x 48 
 
 7.70 
 
 14 x 18 
 
 1.34 
 
 18 x 22 
 
 2.49 
 
 24 x 24 
 
 3.70 
 
 14 x 20 
 
 1.50 
 
 18 x 24 
 
 2.62 
 
 24 x 26 
 
 3.80 
 
 14 x 22 
 
 1.70 
 
 18 x 26 
 
 2.78 
 
 24 x 28 
 
 4.20 
 
 14 x 26 
 
 2.03 
 
 18 x 28 
 
 3.22 
 
 24 x 30 
 
 4.62 
 
 14 x 28 
 
 2.35 
 
 18 x 34 
 
 3.87 
 
 24 x 32 
 
 4.92 
 
 14 x 30 
 
 2.62 
 
 18 x 36 
 
 4.20 
 
 24 x 36 
 
 5.47 
 
 14 x 32 
 
 2.78 
 
 18 x 40 
 
 4.92 
 
 24 x 40 
 
 6.75 
 
 14 x 34 
 
 2.97 
 
 18 x 42 
 
 5.00 
 
 25 x 30 
 
 5.47 
 
 14 x 36 
 
 3.17 
 
 20 x 22 
 
 2.78 
 
 26 x 28 
 
 4.92 
 
 14 x 44 
 
 4.10 
 
 20 x 24 
 
 2.97 
 
 26 x 30 
 
 5.47 
 
 15 x 18 
 
 1.44 
 
 20 x 26 
 
 3.17 
 
 26 x 40 
 
 7.70 
 
 15 x 22 
 
 1.85 
 
 20 x 28 
 
 3.42 
 
 28 x 30 
 
 5.47 
 
 15 x 24 
 
 2.03 
 
 20 x 30 
 
 3.70 
 
 28 x 32 
 
 6.75 
 
 15 x 30 
 
 2.78 
 
 20 x 32 
 
 4.20 
 
 28 x 34 
 
 6.75 
 
 16 x 20 
 
 1.77 
 
 20 x 34 
 
 4.30 
 
 30 x 36 
 
 7.60 
 
 16 x 22 
 
 1.94 
 
 20 x 36 
 
 4.92 
 
 
 
 From 50 to 60 square feet in a box 
 
 
 Size 
 
 10 
 
 12 
 
 14 
 
 16 
 
 18 
 
 20 
 
 22 
 
 24 
 
 Price List of 
 
 12 
 
 14 
 
 $0.65 
 
 .80 
 
 $1.00 
 
 $1.20 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 Crystal Plate 
 
 16 
 
 18 
 
 .90 
 
 1.10 
 
 1.20 
 
 1.35 
 
 1.35 
 
 1.65 
 
 $1.60 
 
 1.75 
 
 $2.30 
 
 
 
 
 
 20 
 
 1.25 
 
 1.50 
 
 1.85 
 
 2.10 
 
 2.45 
 
 $3.05 
 
 
 
 Odd and fractional parts of inches 
 
 22 
 
 1.55 
 
 1.80 
 
 2.15 
 
 2.45 
 
 3.00 
 
 3.40 
 
 $3.90 
 
 
 charged next larger size. 
 
 24 
 
 1.70 
 
 1.95 
 
 2.35 
 
 2.75 
 
 3.25 
 
 3.70 
 
 4.25 
 
 $4.65 
 
 
 26 
 
 2.05 
 
 2.55 
 
 2.60 
 
 3.00 
 
 3.55 
 
 4.10 
 
 4.60 
 
 5.15 
 
 
 28 
 
 2.30 
 
 2.60 
 
 2.95 
 
 3.35 
 
 3.85 
 
 4.40 
 
 5.10 
 
 5.85 
 
 
 30 
 
 2.45 
 
 2.80 
 
 3.50 
 
 3.75 
 
 4.10 
 
 4.80 
 
 5.50 
 
 6.25 
 
 Subject to Discount 
 
206 
 
 James H. Rice Co., Chicago 
 
 Plate and Window Glass 
 
 Making 
 
 PLATE GLASS 
 
 P LATE GLASS is of wholly different manufacture and 
 slightly different material from window glass; it is a 
 double silicate of lime and soda or potash. It is cast in 
 large sheets, sometimes as large as 12x20 feet in size, then 
 polished to a high degree of perfection. The glass is 9-16 
 of an inch in thickness when cast; but, as each light is ground 
 down until all imperfections of surface are removed, the 
 thickness of the polished plate varies from 3-16 to 7-16. For 
 ordinary glazing and mirror plate no extra charge is made 
 for selecting heavy plate within the ordinary limits; but 
 plate y 2 , 1, 1 % and inches, which is only made to 
 
 order, is very much more expensive. 
 
 Three-sixteenths plate is more valuable than heavier 
 weights, for the reason that but little is produced and that 
 a large excess of labor in grinding down is necessary. We 
 estimate the value of this at fifteen per cent above the price 
 of ordinary thickness. 
 
 Quotations on plate glass apply to regular glazing 
 quality; selected plate glass for mirrors or other purposes 
 will be subject to a moderate extra charge. 
 
 WINDOW GLASS 
 
 The manufacture of glass (for building purposes) covers 
 a number of distinct varieties; some have already been 
 mentioned. The best known are blown glass (window glass) 
 and plate glass, such as is ordinarily used for store fronts and 
 
 mirrors. 
 
James H. Rice Co., Chicago 
 
 207 
 
 Window glass is a silicate of lime or potash, the pro¬ 
 portions of which vary in different factories to some extent. 
 The following is “ batch ” used by well known manufacturers 
 and considered desirable: 
 
 100 lbs. white sand i lb. carbon (charcoal) 
 
 42 lbs. sulphate of soda (“salt cake”) ^ lb. arsenic 
 
 37 lbs. ground limestone 
 
 A small portion of “cullet” (broken glass) is also used 
 with the “batch” to facilitate the process, and also to pro¬ 
 tect the pots or tanks from the destructive effects of the 
 mixture used. 
 
 The glass is blown by collecting a quantity of the molten 
 “metal” on the end of a blow-pipe about five feet in length, 
 and blowing it much as a child blows a soap-bubble, the 
 “roller” so produced being fashioned with extreme dexterity 
 and skill into a cylinder, the length of which, usually from 
 four to eight feet, is a little in excess of the length of the 
 sheet to be made, and the circumference equal to the width 
 of the same, sometimes five feet. This “roller” is broken off 
 as neatly and quickly at the end as though cut, by simply 
 throwing around it a thread of molten glass and then touch¬ 
 ing the heated point wih a cold iron. The “roller” is then 
 split along one side and reheated until sufficiently plastic to 
 enable it to be spread out into a flat sheet, or rather partially 
 flat, for it is very seldom that a light of window glass is 
 quite flat, the “bow” in large lights being sometimes an inch 
 or more. 
 
 Window glass is made in “single” thickness, which is 
 about one-twelfth of an inch, and “double” thickness, about 
 one-eighth of an inch; neither measure is exact, however, as 
 the blower is only guided by his judgement in making it, and 
 the lights vary considerably. 
 
 The glass is assorted into different grades, “ AA,” “ A,” 
 “ B,” and “ C,” which differ only in degree of perfection, as 
 all are made alike. “AA” is the best grade, “A” being the 
 grade most commonly used for glazing purposes. 
 
208 
 
 James H. Rice Co., Chicago 
 
 Window Glass 
 
 The cut on opposite page will give you an idea of our extensive pur¬ 
 chases of window glass. This order for 125 cars was placed December 
 5, 1895, and was absolutely the largest order of window glass ever placed 
 at one time up to that date. Since then our purchases have increased 
 even larger in proportion. We are the largest individual handlers of 
 window glass in the United States—are manufacturers as well as jobbers. 
 We carry in our Chicago warehouses the largest stock of window glass 
 in this country, which at some periods will run as high as 125,000 boxes 
 (300 cars), and seldom under 50,000 boxes (125 cars). This statement 
 can be verified by any manufacturer. The foregoing statement should 
 convince you that we are “The” source of supply in this line. With such 
 an enormous stock constantly on hand, we are prepared to fill practically 
 any and all orders on short notice. 
 
 We make a specialty of carrying in stock a special brand of picture 
 glass, “Selected Belgium Picture Glass,” which is the best on the market. 
 Each and every light of glass in a box is very carefully selected, and, to 
 prevent its being scratched, paper is packed between each light. We also 
 carry a large line of “American Made Picture Glass” of AA quality, 
 which is especially selected for this trade, and has paper packed between 
 each light. This compares favorably with the Belgium glass, and is much 
 less expensive. 
 
 Special attention is given to orders for selected glass required for 
 show cases, bookcases, residences, etc. 
 
 Polished Plate Glass 
 
 We carry one of the largest stocks of plate glass in the country, 
 averaging 300,000 feet all the year around, and can fill almost any kind 
 of an order within two or three days. 
 
 We particularly call your attention to the high quality of plate glass 
 carried in stock for fine residences, stores, etc.; also a superior grade for 
 mirror purposes. 
 
WORTHY OF NOTICE 
 
 A Gigantic Order.— A window glass order of almost incredible size. Impossible except to the “Leaders 
 Three double-header trainloads, 125 cars, purchased by the James H. Rice Co. in one order 
 Special inducements always offered for carload orders 
 
210 
 
 James H. Rice Co., Chicago 
 
 We have furnished the entire plate glass required for the following 
 well-known buildings in Chicago : 
 
 The Masonic Temple (21 stories high) . . $75,000 glass contract 
 
 Marshall Field & Co. (wholesale) .... 50,000 “ 
 
 J. V. Farwell & Co. (wholesale) . . . 50,000 “ 
 
 The Auditorium Annex, Chicago .... 20,000 “ 
 
 Stock Exchange Building ..... 50,000 “ 
 
 Lake Shore, Rock Island & Pacific Ry. $3,000,000 depot 30,000 “ 
 
 New York Life Insurance Co. Building . . . 30,000 “ 
 
 Also for various other prominent buildings in Chicago. 
 
 In consideration of our facilities to furnish plate and window glass at 
 lowest market rates, we would be pleased to have you submit your 
 requirements in this line for our prices. 
 
 In ordering plate glass it is well for you to note the following: 
 
 Odd and fractional parts of inches are charged at the price of the 
 next highest even number. As an illustration, 41 X75 charged as 42x76. 
 Irregular shaped glass, or glass cut to pattern, will be charged as it squares. 
 No special thickness guaranteed; but when heavy plate is required, and so 
 ordered, care will be exercised in selecting the heaviest in stock at the time. 
 
 Discounts apply to “glazing quality” only, and to glass of ordinary 
 thickness. Selected glass and special thickness charged at special prices. 
 
 Glass exceeding the sizes comprised in the tables will be furnished at 
 special prices. 
 
 On all orders amounting to less than $100 net, or for less than three 
 plates of whatever value, boxing will be charged at the rate of 8 cents per 
 square foot, lid measurement, said measurement to be six inches larger 
 each way than the widest and the longest plates in the case. 
 
 To Approximate Weight of Polished Plate 
 
 Glass Boxed 
 
 Extend the glass at 3 y 2 lbs. per square foot. Weight of box equals 
 the contents of a plate of greatest width and length of those packed 
 therein, multiplied by ten. Thus: 
 
 1 plate 36 x 96 inches 
 1 plate 60 x 84 inches 
 Size of box, 60 x 96 inches 
 
 = 59 feet, multiplied by 3 
 = 40 feet, multiplied by 10, 
 
 equals 206 *4 lbs. 
 equals 400 lbs. 
 
 606 lbs. 
 
ONE OF OUR FIVE WAREHOUSES 
 
 Warehouse No. 1 
 
 Warehouse: 34, 36, 38 and 40 South Water Street, 
 
 Chicago, U. S. A. 
 
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INDEX 
 
 PAGES 
 
 A.rt Glass, leaded, in colors and clear. 3 to 16, 21 to 34 
 
 Art Glass, leaded, L’Art Nouveau, in colors and clear.17 to 20, 36 to 39 
 
 Bent Glass, etc. . 192 to 196 
 
 Border Lights. 96 
 
 Crystal Plate Glass. 205 
 
 Colored Glass, cathedral, plain colors, etc. 200 
 
 Chipped Glass, plain.. 61, 62 
 
 Chipped Glass, fancy, door lights, etc. . .65 to 70, 79 
 
 Checker Boards, mirror effect. 64 
 
 Colonial Glass. 55 
 
 Door Lights, etc., sand blast process. 71 to 78, 84 to 91 
 
 Drilling Holes in Glass. 60, 203 
 
 Embossed, etc., Plate Glass Table Top. 63 
 
 Enameled Glass. . 92, 93 
 
 Florentine. 
 
 53 
 
 Glass Signs.. 110 to 118 
 
 Glass Cutting Machines, for cutting circles, etc. . 186 
 
 Glass Cutting Diamonds. 177 to 184 
 
 Glass Cutting Steel Wheels. . , . 185 
 
 Glass Cutting Boards. . .. 187 
 
 Geometric Chipped Glass . 82, 83 
 
 Glaziers’ Points. 190, 191 
 
 Grinding and Polishing Edges of Plate Glass. 204 
 
 Lettering on Glass. . ... 60 
 
 Lenticular Glass ... . . 49 
 
 Moss Glass. 56 
 
 Maze Glass. 54 
 
 Mirrors, Amusement, framed . . 120 to 126 
 
 Mirrors, Miscellaneous, framed. 127 ta 163 
 
 Mirrors, Triplicate... ... 156, 157, 160 
 
 Mirrors, Fancy, etc. .. 161 to 163 
 
 Maze, Colonial and Florentine, illustrations. 100 
 
 Maze, Colonial and Florentine, for diffusion of light. 98 
 
 Measurement Table, square feet in glass. 199 
 
 Majestic Glass. 57 
 
 Mitered Chipped Plate Glass. 34, 80, 81 
 
 Ondoyant Glass.. 52 
 
 Oceanic Glass. 57 
 
 Point Driver. 190 
 
 Prism Glass .. 50, 101 to 109 
 
 Plate Glass, beveling list.201, 202, 203 
 
 Plate Glass Department. 208 
 
 Plate Glass Clamp System.197, 198 
 
 Palace and Passenger Car Deck Lights. 94 
 
 Passenger, Street Car and Boat Deck Lights. 95 
 
 Pattern Glass, Nos. 1, 2 and 3.. 51, 57 
 
 Rules, Nippers, etc.188, 189 
 
 Rough Glass... 52, 200 
 
 Ribbed Glass, plain (for Wire, below). 51 
 
 Rippled Glass . 52 
 
 Suggestions to Purchasers. 
 
 Syenite Glass. 
 
 Shocks, American Mirrors for Show Cases, etc 
 
 Silvering and Resilvering. 
 
 Sash Bars. 
 
 59 
 
 51 
 
 205 
 
 204 
 
 164 to 176 
 
 Venetian Glass. 52 
 
 Window Glass, American and imported. 206 to 208 
 
 Wire Glass, ribbed. 41 
 
 Wire Glass, polished. 40, 45, 46 
 
 Wire Glass, maze . 40 
 
 Wire Glass, prismatic. 48 
 
 Wire Glass, lenticular. 47 
 
 AVERY LIBRARY 
 COLUMBIA UNIVERSITY