Crane Company 1948 Vintage Catalog Heating Asbestos Home Plumbing

Original heating trade vintage catalog for CRANE COMPANY. Main office was located at 836 South Michigan Avenue, Chicago, IL. Quality Plumbing and Heating for every home, for every budget. Crane was the best name-known name in plumbing, presents new fixtures freshly styled in such quality materials a vitreius china, Duraclay and porcelain enamel on cast iron. Other equipment as dishwashers, disposal units and laundry tubs were also available. Whatever choice in heating, hot water, steam or warm air. Manufactured radiators, stokers, controls, water specialties, pipes, valves and fittings. On page 19, Crane-Line Basmar 25 Gas-Fired Boiler, part of the description says The heavy metal jacket is attractively finished in baked-on green enamel and fully insulated with asbestos, which surrounds the boiler. (Bears American Gas Association seal of approval). On page 20, Crane model Sixteen boiler, has thick air cells asbestos insulation on front, top, side and rear, which is firmly attached to the jacket. This insulation prevents heat from escaping and the jacket is never too warm to touch. The Crane Company was a known manufacturer using asbestos products. Disbound from a large 1948 home builders heating catalog, this unique old twenty-four page technical brochure would display wonderfully matted and framed. A marvelous addition to your retro heating equipment library.