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H. W. Caldwell & Son Co. General Catalogue No. 28, Elevating, Conveying, and Power-Transmitting Machinery, Chicago - An early 20th-century industrial machinery catalogue, ”General Catalogue No. 28,” published by H. W. Caldwell & Son Co. of Chicago, U.S.A. The company, established in 1875, specialized in ”Elevating, Conveying, and Power-Transmitting Machinery.” The hardcover book features a tan cloth binding with an Art Nouveau-style design in green, orange, and black on the front, depicting a figure within a wheel and stylized botanical motifs. The spine is printed with ”28 CALDWELL 28.” Inside, the catalogue contains black and white photographic plates illustrating the company's ”Machine Shop” and ”New Plant” located on Western Avenue, Chicago. It includes detailed product descriptions and ”PRICE LISTS” for items such as grain samplers and flax seed testing apparatus. An inked inscription ”Harry R. Shenk.” is present on an endpaper. Height: 9 7/8 inches