Original 1942 classroom trade vintage catalog for the BECKLEY-CARDY COMPANY.  Main office and plant were located at 1632 Indiana Avenue, Chicago, IL. (Since 1907).

Manufacturers of Blackboards (with Asbestos), Map Rails and Bulletin Boards.

Products include Slatebestos - The Original Cement-Asbestos Blackboard, Slatoplate - The Dependable Wood-Fiber Blackboard, Cork Bulletin Boards, Peerless Map and Display Rail, all are fully featured.

Slatebestos Blackboard is made from Portland cement, pulverized slate and long fiber asbestos. These ingredients are properly combined under hydraulic pressure to form homogeneous, stone-like panels of great tensile strength. Since Slatebestos is manufactured of indestructible materials, it's life and usefulness are limited only by the building in which it is installed. Having practically no coefficient of expansion or contraction, Slatebestos is successfully used in all climates.

Has numerous product images, detailed illustrations, description, applications and specifications to provide product details.

Unbound from a large rare 1942 Industrial Catalog compilation, this unique old three-page technical brochure would display beautifully matted and framed. Nice graphics. A fabulous addition to your retro classroom library. Pages are loose.