The Sampler furniture store advertisements
Collection — Folder: S2421
Identifier: S2421
Scope and Contents
This collection includes two picture postcard advertisements for The Sampler furniture showroom in Homer, Indiana. Dating from the 1950s to 1960s, each postcard has information about the store and a map showing its location on the address side, and pictures from the store's dining room displays on the reverse side.
Dates
- circa 1950-1960
Conditions Governing Access
This collection is open for research.
Conditions Governing Use
Legal title, copyright, and literary rights reside with Rare Books and Manuscripts, Indiana State Library, Indianapolis, IN. All requests to publish or quote from manuscripts must be submitted to Rare Books and Manuscripts.
Historical Note
In 1946, Jack Rehme and Bob Waggener opened a furniture manufacturing company in Homer, Rush County, Indiana. The men were co-owners of the Rushcraft Shops, a local furniture design, sales, and production organization. Rehme later left the company and it continued with Bob and his wife, Emy. In 1950, the Waggoners opened a salesroom in Homer called "The Sampler" featuring cherry furniture, woodenware, old prints and other American reproduction items. As of 2022, the business still operates in Homer and specializes in handmade cherry furniture and woodenware.
Sources:
"Attic Musing from Homer." Rushville Republican (IN), April 4, 1950. Accessed September 10, 2022. https://www.newspapers.com.
"Rushcraft Shops, New Furniture Plant, to Begin Operations Soon at Homer." Rushville Republican (IN), May 3, 1946. https://www.newspapers.com.
The Sampler. "Home." Accessed September 10, 2022. https://www.samplercherryfurniture.com/samplercherryfurniture.
Sources:
"Attic Musing from Homer." Rushville Republican (IN), April 4, 1950. Accessed September 10, 2022. https://www.newspapers.com.
"Rushcraft Shops, New Furniture Plant, to Begin Operations Soon at Homer." Rushville Republican (IN), May 3, 1946. https://www.newspapers.com.
The Sampler. "Home." Accessed September 10, 2022. https://www.samplercherryfurniture.com/samplercherryfurniture.
Extent
0.01 Cubic Feet (1 folder)
Language of Materials
English
Arrangement
This collection is arranged chronologically.
Custodial History
This collection was received by Rare Books and Manuscripts as a donation.
Accruals
No further additions are expected.
Processing Information
Collection processing completed 2022/09/10 by Laura Eliason. EAD finding aid created 2022/09/10 by Laura Eliason.
- Title
- The Sampler furniture store advertisements
- Status
- Completed
- Description rules
- Describing Archives: A Content Standard
- Language of description
- English
- Script of description
- Latin
Repository Details
Part of the Rare Books and Manuscripts Repository
Contact:
140 North Senate Avenue
Indianapolis, Indiana 46204 U.S.A.
317-232-3671
140 North Senate Avenue
Indianapolis, Indiana 46204 U.S.A.
317-232-3671
