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171 E. RANDOLPH STREET, CHICAGO, ILLmoIS.

MANUFACTURER OF

Mtry, M\h Fmta li Supplies.

Steam Concave Grinding Establishment.

Decorator of Shaving Mugs.

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JAN 26 1805OFFICE AND SALESROOM:^ 2 3 ^ <> 9 ^\

171 E^ST I^ÎsTIDOILI^S: STIÊET

CHICAGO.

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Entered according to act of Congress, iu the year 1S84, by

GUSTAV KNECHT,

In the oiBce of the Librarian of Congress, at Washington.

JOHN MORRIS COMPANY,

PRINTERS,

118 AND 120 MONROE STREET.

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WE HAVE NO BRANCH HOUSE or relative in Kansas city orOTHER PLACES IN THE UNITED STATES.

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rHE tendency and growth of our establishment is surety to our Barber

friends, that GOOD GOODS, LOW PRICES and PROMPT, HONEST dealing

is our motto ; we try to please, and success has been the result

S^^A general reduction of prices has been made in this List.

Terms are Cash on delivery, C. 0. D, by Express ; small orders (under

$2.00) should be accompanied by cash; any change will be returned with

the goods ; we pay return charges on amounts (for new goods) over $5.00

through one Express Company.

Please write orders distinctly, in compliance with this Catalogue, to avoid

mistakes. We fill orders for goods not mentioned in this book without

extra charge. All goods are shipped by Express; we send small-paid

articles by mail, only on special instructions given, and do not hold

ourselves responsible for mail packages,

With order for Furniture or other heavy goods (including ShavingMugs, decorated), remit a cash deposit enough to cover transportation both

ways, and to insure the goods being taken on arrival, the balance of bill to

be paid on delivery. The full amount will be required for goods to distant

or outside States. Please give your instructions how to ship by Express or

freight line. We give estimates for large outfits on application. Ourconstant dealing with Express and Freight Companies enables us to secure

lowest rates for transportation.

NO CHARGE FOR BOXING OR CARTING GOODS.

NO GOODS SOLD ON INSTALLMENTS.

SPECIAL.— Customers wishing to exchange articles which do not fulfill their

expectations, may do so immediately, if sent in free of charge, provided they have

not been used or injured.

^rices quoted in this List cancel all former. Keep this book frominjury, and oblige

Yours respectfully,

GUSTAV KNECHT.

GUSTAV KNECHT, CHICAGO.

GUSTAV KNECHTS

"Diamond Zenith Razor."

Registered in .^=. .=,—.—^==^-^ In London, England,Wasliingtou. D. C. ^Br^^^^^^^*™* and Ottawa, Canada.

TO THE BARBER PROFESSION:

Thirty-seven years' experience has been crowned with success.

THE UNRIVALED DIAMOND ZENITH RAZOR HAS STOOD THE TEST.

It is not our intention to print the numerous testimonials received daily from

prominent Barbers of this and other countries. They pronounce them superior

to any which they have used. There is a general call for the Razor with the

GLAZIER'S DIAMOND, named DIAMOND ZENITH RAZOES.

THE JOURNAL OF COMMERCE, CHICAGO,

A LEADING PAPER FOR HARDWARE AND CUTLERY

of HIGH STANDARD, says in its columns of September 24th, 1884:

A WORD ABOrT BARBER'S CITTI.ERY.

The article of greatest importance to barbers is a good, keen razor, and shears

which do not slip the hair. We are not aware, as yet, that all barbers are ac-

quainted with the good qual- "^^^j^^^^^-^^^- ity of the "Zenith Razor."

What are the advantages of a mtf-Jg^^lfH fancy barber chair, brushes,

soap or other tools, or being a skillful and experienced barber, if one has not the

razor to depend upon ? Unquestionably, the whole weight of the barber's reputu

tion rests entirely on a first-class razor—a razor better than what has hitherto

been offered by what is called "the trade." A barber is bound to have a razor

which is MADE to SHAVE and hold out.


Mr. Gustav Knecht, 171 E. Randolph Street, Chicago, is the fortunate man

who understands how to make a razor which ought to be tried and will be appre-

ciated —Mr. Knecht being in the first place born and brought up in cutlery, all his

forefathers having been engaged in the manufacture of knives, shears and razors;

his own experience in this very line of business, making and concaving razors

and other instruments, extends beyond 30 years. He has now brought it to the

extreme point in manufacturing a razor invented, and known in material as

well as in temper only by himself; thus his new brand is truly the

"ZeNITH Of rm AG^/'

Begistered in e»ii g-r-^gi^^^»_—i

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In London, England andWashington, D. C. ^^^M^^^H Ottawa, Canada.

DIAMOND RAZOR.

Mr. Knecht's superior razor concaving has long been known all over the

United States. It is not his way to puff and shout about anything, but, as we

learn, he is busily engaged with a large force of assistants in making the Zenith

Razor, and is hardly able to fill all the orders received from people who have

heard of the good quality of his razors through friends and barbers who had them

in use already. Three years ago the Zenith Razor was introduced, and it is now

really the standard and zenith of the day.

Manufactured bj^ Gustav Knecht of the same razor steel, are in great demand

and meet all

put on barber's shears. These shears are known by being full (highly) polished

and bearing the manufacturer's name. No others are identical and genuine

Knecht's Razor Steel Shears.

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FOR

BARBERS AND HAIRDRESSERS,

GUSTAV KNECHT'S DIAMOND "ZENITH" RAZORS.

(Sole Manufacturer.) See pages 4 and 5.

Extra German Concave, sizes i inch to ^ inch, each $ 1 50

Half dozen 8 00

One dozen 15 00

Diamond Zenith Razors with white bone handles, sizes i inch, |, f and ^inch are on hand at same price.

Zenith Razor, with best Ivory handle, sizes i inch, |, f and I inch, each 2 00

Each Zenith Razor is put up in an ornamented case.

Gustav Knecht's Genuine Bengal Razors, sizes i inch to | inch. Extra

German Concave, each 1 25

Half dozen 7 00

One dozen 14 00

We have the genuine "Wade & Butcher Razor stamped on front side of shank,

sufacturej^

^ < ««@We do not substitute o so-called bow branded razor pretended to be made

by Wade & Butcher.

Genuine Wade & Butcher Razors, best German Concave, each 1 25

Half dozen 7 00

One dozen 14 00

RAZORS OF OTHER BRANDS, SUCH ASWostenholm's Genuine Pipe, best German Concave, sizes | to

-J inch.

Tally-Ho (old Fox Razors), the genuine (Engl.) old brand, sizes i to | inch.

G. Johnson's Star and Hammer Brand, extra German Concave, " i to I "

Reynolds' extra, best German Concave. " i to -J"

Hunter's, " " " " ^ to 1 "

Speed Razors, " " " " i to | "

Price, each, $1.25. Half dozen, $7.00. One dozen, $13.50

It^^Please state the SIZE Razors you wish. Illustrations on next page.

Our concaving is done by hand under the wet process on imported GermanGrindstones. We do not trust this important branch of our business to hired

men. We are large importers of German Grindstones.

FOR RAZOR ROLLS OR POCKETS, SEE PACE 18.

Vz in. Size.


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% in. Size.

To prevent misunderstauding in reference to the size of Razors, I herewithshow these three patterns in full size. When ordering, please state size thus :

i inch size ; f inch size; f inch size

; | inch size, (f inch size Razors are on hand.)



SHEARS.

Shears, our own make. Japanned handles, 7^ inch $1 00" " " " " 7| " to 8 inches 1 15

8i " 1 25

9 " 1 35

Barber's Left-handed Shears, 7t inches, 11.25 ; 8^ inclies, $1.50; 9 inches.. 1 50

Shears, our own make, Nickel-plated Handle and Bows, 7| inches 1 25

8 " 1 35

" 8i " 1 50

" 9i " 1 50

Above Shears are made by us and stamped on each pair, Gustavlvnecht. Chicago.

Heinisch & Son's Shears, Japanned Handles, 11 to 7f inches $1 00

8i " 1 35

9 " 1 35

B^-'ALL STEEL SHEARS.

HAND FORCEO-ALL RAZOR STEEL SHEARS, FULL POLISHED.PACES 4 AND 5.

SEE

All-Steel Shears, our own make, 7J inches $1 25

Barber's Shears, own make, 7f to 8 inches 1 35

8i to8i " 1 50" " " "

9 inches 1 75

Loft-handed all-Steel Shears, 7i inches 1 35

8i " 1 50

9 " 1 75

NOTICE.— Do not compare our Steel Shears with those of other dealers,

gotten up wholesale by manufacturing agents. None are genuine Knecht all-

steel shears, but those stamped on each pair, Gustav Knecht, Chicago. Left-

handed and left blade. All-Steel Shears are on hand at following prices: 7| inch,

$1.50; Siinch, $1.75.

Ticket Punches 75c, $1.00, |].25, $1 50

Conductor Punches, best, new style. Nickel-plated 2 50



HONES.

ADYANTAGES IN PILLING HONE Of^DEI^S.

Our Mr. Knecht, Sen., on his trip to Europe last summer, took occasion to

visit the German Stone and Belgian Hone headquarters and profited for our

liouse, in selecting first-class goods. By his full knowledge and experience

acquired in his many years' using and handling Hones, he not only made a selec-

tion of extras, which in other cases never reach this country, but has transferred

his skill (educated one of his relatives in the same trade, who resides near the

best Hone Quarries of Belgium), and will henceforth be supplied steadily from

there, with nothing but prime wares. We can thus say, we have better Hones to

offer than the ordinary market supply.

Please give particulars with order as to grit, size and limited price.

We do not keep anj' artificial or baked Hones.

PRICES OF IMPORTED OIL HONES.

Razor Oil Hone, 6 inch 75c, $1.25 to |1 50

1.25 to 1 50

extra quality 11.75, 2.25 to 2 50

2.50 to 2 75

extra quality 2.75 to 3 50

4.00 to 5 00

10 inches 6.00 to 7 00

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Extra selected Hones

The last or highest price is meant for a Hone which we have tried again

with a razor in our store before shipping, so as to have it comply with description

given with order.

GREEN AND BLUISH GREEN IMPORTED WATER HONES.

Water Razor Hone, with Rubber, 7i inches $1 25

8i " 1 50

10 " 1 75

Single Rub Stones to Water Hones 25

Parties wishing second quality Hones can have them at reduced prices.

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GUSTAV KXECHT, CHICAGO.

CLIPPING MACHINES.Custav Knecht, Importer and Grinder of Clippers.

We examine and try each new Clipper before we ship them. It is provoking to Barbers to

receive new Clippers from improper hands, and not in working order. To be sure, buy Clippers onlyfrom pro/essionai and careful Cutlers and Grinders of Clippers.

No. I. English Clark's Horse No. 2. English Clark's One-HandClipper. Barber's Clipper.

Price, 83.75~"

Clark's Imported Clippers are known as the most reliableClippers advertised.We IMPORT and keep on hand a well assorted stock of the

best English Clark's Clippers. Newmarket Horse Clippersare in stock at same prices as Clark's.

Coates' Toilet Clipper. Coates' Razor Clipper

Price, S3.75.

.See Attachment Plate, page 13.

Please observe the improvement ofhandle and spring on Clark's Barber'sClippers. These springs now last

more than twice as long as the formershort bent ones.

Price, S3.00. Price, 13.00.

We do not believe in puffing worthless articles for the sakeof making sales and thus disappointing our customers.

The above cut representsCoatesAdjuslahle Clipper for Bar-bers ; to cut hair from J>^ tonearly % inch. Price, $4.00.

GUSTAV KNECHT, CHICAGO. 11 *^

CLIPPING MACmm-ES.— Continued.

Universal Clipper. French Toilet Clipper.

WE GRIND ANDREPAIR CLIP-

PERS.

SEE GRINDING,PAGE 12.

Coates' Little Cem Clipper.

Bow handle, reversible

thumb-rest; new idea.

Price, $4.00.

This is a neat little neckClipper; the under plate is

thin, so as to cut close.

Price, nickeled, $3.00.

Pet Clipper.

Improved Pattern.

No. 2. Nickel-plated.

Price, 12.75. The FrenchToilet Clipper gave goodsatisfaction last year.

(See Attachment plates on

page 13.)

Brown &. Sharpe Clipper,

American Shear-HandleClipper.

Price, i

i^*^ A neat and handYlittle Clipper, onlyfor neck.

Price, $2.00 No. $3 00No. 1 3 50No. 2 4 00

FOR RAZOR ROLLS OR POCKETS, SEE PACE 18. X§


GRINDING AND REPAIKING.

Please Observe the following Directions when sending in Barbers' Cutlery for

Grinding.

Mail Packages: Do not paste nor seal, nor put in any writing—write your

name and address outside and send instructions extra by letter.

Express Packages: You can put in letter with full address and instructions.

It is the safest way to send by express. Packages of one Razor or Shears should

be prepaid. Please attach your address to all orders and packages j'ou send for

repairs.

Razors ground, full concave, each $0 50

half " " 35" " plain " " 25

Shears ground, per pair 15

Clippers, ground and refitted 75

Horse Clippers (with wooden handles) ground 1 00

Clippers being in bad order, additional charge may be necessary. Grinding

of Clippers must be done by skillful grinders; very few in Chicago are successful

in doing this job right. The newly invented machine for grinding Clippers,

which we have, works like a charm.

New Screw in Shears |0 10

" " where double head is needed 15 to 20

New Springs for Clippers, per pair, 40c; for one spring 25

" " for Brown tt Sharpe's Clipper, each 15

" Handles on Razors, black 30" " " white bone 50

Mock, imitation Turtle Shell 50" " Ivory 75

10 cents extra for reducing large thick Razors over i of an inch in size.

As we are MECHANICS ourselves we claim to do what is called "A No. 1 Work."

Concaving of Razors in proper style is an art of itself and ought to be placed

in the hands of real mechanics only.

Vv^E DO NOT GRIND RAZORS DRY.Our establishment is systematically arranged, so there is no need of unscru-

pulous puffs, calculated only for people who never look at real facts.

It is foil}' for some of our competitors to whom grinding is an unknown art,

to waste words in endeavoring to prove themselves skillful in this department.Mechanical skill is acquired only by years of careful practice; it cannot be hiredor bought, or proved by window advertisements. Let customers judge. Thereputation we enjoy is sufficient proof that these claims and advertisements are

necessary for them to establish a reputation for skill they do not possess.


GUSTAV KXECHT, CHICAGO.

ATTACHMENT OR EXTENSION PLATES TO CLIPPERS.

These Plates are made in three numbersand can be used to extend the under part

of the Clark's No. 2, Brown & Sharpe's

No. 1, and French Toilet Clipper.

;

To save express charges we will send

one to any part of this country on receipt

of price and 10c additional for mailing.

In ordering be sure to state whether the

Clipper for which the attachment is want-

ed has 19 or 20 teeth on lower plate.

No. 1 Attachment Plate leaves the

hair i inch long, price, each $1 00


hair f inch long, price, each 1 00


hair i inch long, price, each 1 00

STROPS.Canvas Strops (Linen or Duck). $0 25

trimmed with Leather. 50

Russia Leather Strops, not smooth and heavy 1 00

ready for use (smooth) light 100" " " smooth and heavy 1 25

Briggs' Patent Strops, one side Russia Leather, the other side canvas 1 00

We are sole agents of the S. M. Briggs Patent Strops.

Horse Leather Strops, ready for use 50 to 75

SEAMLESS LINEN CANVAS STROPS, TO USE BOTH SIDES.

Gustav Knecht's Swivel Strop, finished ready for use $0 90

This Strop is bound to be the Barbers' Canvas Strop of the future, because

it swivels (our own invention) or turns on the fastenings. Made of one piece

Linen Canvas, seamless. The Barber may turn the Strop at pleasure to use either

side. The lower end has convenient Leather trimmings, with loop.

Hand Bow Strop, ready for use, Russia Leather, small $1 00" " " "

• " " " large size 1 25

Eichner's Patent Swing Strop, Leather 1 00


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FOR THE

J.p. ^OLD^CjlK|lDT, ^EH., BEl^Lg \m\ p\{if$.

PATENTED ALL OVER EUROPE.

Awarded the Medal and Highest Diploma

for Excellent Quality,

at the Philadelphia Centennial Exposition.

We supply the trade with these Strops all over the countrj', and quote

lowest prices :

Per dozen. Each.

No. C. wooden frame $ 6 00 $ 75

No. AK, iron frame 9 00 1 25

No. B, large, wooden frame 9 00 1 25

No. AM, iron frame 11 00 1 50

No. AG, extra large, iron frame 14 00 2 00

In filling large orders, for jobbers, an extra discount will be allowed.

The genuine goods bear the name of Herm.

Goldschmidt, son of the inventor, J. P. Goldschmidt,

deceased.

CUSTAV KNECHT,Sole Agent, 171 Randolph St., Chicago.

TORREY'S RAZOR STROPS.FOR CUSTOMER'S PRIVATE USE.

Each.

Torrey's four side Strop, fO 25

Two Rod Belt Strop 50" Elastic Cushion Sti'op 75

" Genuine Emerson Strop 75

" Yours Truly, Fine Leather Encasing 1 25

Genuine Emerson, Favorite, fine " " 1 25

Gustav Knecht's Excellent Strops, 10 inch, 50c;

12 inch, 65c ; 13^ inch 75

Torrey' s Travelers Favorite Strop, fine Leather

Encasing 75

Traveler's good, plain Strop 35

Extra discount will be allowed to dealers buying

by the quantity.

PATENT TURKEY-FEATHER DUSTER.Feathers 10 in long. $0 60 Feathers 14iu. long.$l 25

11

12

13

15

16

1 40

1 60

mFOR BARBER'S RAZOR STROPS, SEE PACE 13.

FOR RAZOR ROLLS OR POCKETS, SEE PACE (8. m

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REVOLVING OR ROLLING HAIR BRUSH.

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The Revolving Hair Brush Pleases! The Revolving Hair Brush Cleans the Scalp !

The Rolling Hair Brush Does the Work Thoroughly!Price reduced to $4 50 each.

BATH BRUSHES.

Single, each ... from 60c to 75c.

Double, each.."

T. ."T. . .

.^' $1 00

Curved Flesh Brush 75c up to $1 00

Leather Back Bath Brush, $1 00

The handle of this brush canbe removed and used without it, especially for scrubbing out bath tubs.

Nail or Hand Scrub Brushes from 20c to 35c." " " extra fine 50c.

Powder Brushes, fine and soft from 50c to 65c

BARBER'S WHISK BROOMS.

Best Braided or Hurl Handle Whisks,price, each 25c

Smaller Whisks 15c, 20c and 25c


NECK DUSTERS AND HAIR DRESSING BRUSHES.REAL FRENCH BRISTLES. FRENCH BRISTLES.Made up extra to our order.

No. 1, oOc. No. 3, 65c.

Whisker Brush. Price, 75c.

No. 4, reduced to 65c.

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» GUSTAV KNECHT,AGENT FOR THE PATENT

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This is the best, cheapest, most useful and ornamen-

Hair Brush Machine ever introduced into the barber

hop.

is easily handled; removes all short hair after cut-

; and brushes can be changed from hard to soft.

By using the soft brush after shampooing, it creates

a healthy circulation in the scalp.

Steam or any secondary power is entire-

ly dispensed with.

Price, for the Machine (nickel-plated),

with the No. 1 Brush and best genuine

Russia Bristles, 120.00.

EXTRA BBUSHES.

1 Best Russia Bristles. .$6 00

2 Soft, best " . . 5 00

3 Good Bristles 4 00

[ I^^Keep the Machine well oiled.

RAZOR ROLLS OR POCKETS.—(NEW.)

Neat, Strong and Useful for every Barber,

Eazor Rolls for holding 6 Razors, price $1 00 — Razor Rolls for holding 9 Razors $1 ,50

Razor Rolls for holding 12 Razors, price $2 00

We introduced this article in our store since last fall, and we have sold a great number of themwithout being further advertised.


HAND-MADE COMBS.

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Broad Hair Cutting Comb No. 2. (Narrow size.)

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Celluloid Coiub.

My Combs are made by hand, especially to my order and for my trade. I can thus trulyannounce them to be the best in the market.

Hair Dressing Combs, hand-made, best fabric, per dozen ^2 75,,

' " "half dozen j 50

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"all coarse teeth, per dozen $3 00, eacii! 30No. 1 Broad Han- Cutting Combs, usual size, per dozen ..„ 4.00 " 35

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" " narrower size, " . 3 50' " "inNeck Combs, close cutting, per dozen ^'tV " 9^Fine Teeth Combs, with handle, each ' « ,2Dye Combs, each....^

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Celluloid Combs, red, white, blue or turtle shell coloiV perdozen."."....." '-Vfj" » 25


POWDER PUFFS. HAND MIRRORS.

All sizes, Irom 'JUc to 75c Hand Mirrors from 75c, ^1.00 up to $1 35

BRITANNIA SQUIRT. PORCELAIN SQUIRT.

Price 10c. Price 10c.

Britannia Squirt, with cork to screw on, each 15c.

plated, with cork to screw on, each 25c.

GUSTAV KNECHT'S HIGHLY PERFUMED

TOILET POWDER.

(Prepared especiall}' for Barbers.)

In tin cans, 1 pound each." 1 " " .

.50c.

.25c.

FRENCH POWDERS.

Genuine Coudray's, per package |0 20" " •' dozen 2 00

Imitation " " package 10" " " dozen 75

" French Powder in tin cans, i pound 25" 1 " 50

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GUSTAV KNECHT'S HIGHLY PERFUMEDMAGNESIA

For the face (new,) in large size cakes, each, 10c;

per dozen, 90c.

These cakes are twice the size of others in the

market.

GUSTAV KNECHT, CHICAGO. 21 ^^.

COSMETIQUE.

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Gustav Knecht's Cosmetique, black, white or rose color, per dozen $0 60

G. K. Imitation Italian, round stick, black, brown, rose or white, per dozen.. 75

American or Imitation French, black or white, per dozen 75

Gustav Knecht Cosmetique, a la Turkish, best perfumed, per dozen 1 00

Genuine Italian, small, best perfumed, per dozen 1 00

large," " 2 00

" " small, less than one dozen, each 10" " large, " " " 20

" French Cosmetique, per dozen 1 50

GUSTAV KNECHT'S MOUSTACHE WAX.

G. Knecht Moustache Wax, short sticks, a la Hongrois, each, $0 10

" " " " " dozen, 1 00

Imitation Moustache Wax (in glass pots,) " each.. 25

Genuine Imported Hungarian Moustache Pomade, per

bottle.. $0 25

Genuine Imported Hungarian Moustache Pomade, per

dozen 3 00

Genuine Imported Hungarian Moustache Pomade, in por-

celain pots, each 45

We do not sell the Imitation Coudray Moustache Wax for

imported.

GUSTAV KNECHT'S CAMPHOR ICE.

Camphor Ice (round sticks,) per dozen, f 1 00, each, 10c" " square cakes, (in boxes,) per dozen 1 25, " 15c

COTTON AND LINEN TOWELSAt current prices, $1.00 to $3.00 per dozen.


SHAVING AND BATH SOAP.

Ai4/i^C/rACTU/i£R O/'

BARBERS SC/FRU£S

Gustav Kneclit's Barber's Bar Soap lias earned a wide-spread reputation the

year past. As we are sure of its being the best Barber's Soap now in use, we

concluded to give it a better display and room in this Catalogue.

PRICES.

Gustav Knecht's Barbers Bar Soap, 12 one-pound bars in a box $3 50

" " " per bar 25

" Rovind Bars cut in cakes, same price.

" Round Cake Soap, cup size, per dozen 40

Williams' Barber's Bar Soap, per box of 10 bars 3 00

" " " by single bars 30

" " " round or square cakes, cut cup size, at same

price (6 pieces in a bar).

" Favorite square cake soap, tin-foil wrapper, per dozen 75

" Mug Shaving, to sell for customers' private use, per dozen 50

Brown's New York Soap, per large bar (\\ U).) 35

" " " i bar (ordinarj'^ bar size) 20

" " " box of 20 large bars 6 00

" short bar Soap,round, cut 8 pieces in one, per box of 10 bars 2 75

" " " same as above, per bar 30

The Brown's Soap is used in New York City Barber Shops principally.

Graham's Barber's Bar Soap, per box of 13 bars. 3 50

" " " per bar 25

Schmidt's Bar Soap, per box of 12 bars 2 25

Pioneer Bar Soap, " 10 bars 3 50

Heckman's Kentucky Bar Soap (10 bars) 2 25

" " " per bar 25

Pioneer round cake Soap, per dozen 40

Grumnie's " " " 40

Schmidt's " " " 40

Williams' Bath Soap, large, per dozen. 1 00

Schmidt's Bath Soap, large cakes, per dozen 1 00

Other brands of Soap furnished on application.

GUSTAV KNECHT. CHICAGO. 23


ORIENTAL HAIR TONIC.

Used ia first-class Barber Shops. It is highly recom-

mended for removing Dandruff, gives the hair a glossy ap-

pearance, and prevents its falling out.

It contains no poisonous drug, nor sticky substances;

besides being an agreeable and refreshing Hair Dressing, it

is a wholesome remedy for the scalp.

Prepared by

CUSTAV KNECHT,171 Randolph St., Chicago.

Price, per gallon, can extra $3 00

" " quart, including bottle 80

in 4 oz. bottles, per dozen 2 50

HAIR OIL.

Best perfumed Hair Oil, for Barbers' use, per gallon $3 00" " " " " extra, per gallon 2 50

Finely perfumed extra Hair Oil, in 4 oz. bottles, per dozen 2 50

BAY RUM.First quality Bay Rum, per gallon $2 00

" "extra, per gallon 2 50

Extra Bay Rum in 8 oz. bottles, per dozen 3 00

GUSTAV KNECHT'S SEA FOAM OR DRY SHAMPOO.

USE

THE BEST.

SEA FOAM

THAT FOAMS.

Per gallon, can extra |2 00

Per quart, including bottle 55

Put up in 8 oz. bottles, per dozen 3 OO

(Charges for cans and bottles at cost.)

Half gallon Shipping Cans 15c. Three gallon Shipping Cans 40c.

" 20c. Five " " " eOc." " 30c. Quart or pint bottles, each 5c.

One

Two

Essential Oils, Labels, Corks, &c., Ac, on hand.


BRILLANTINE.Coudray's Imported Brillantine for glossing the moustache.

Good size bottles, holding about 2^^ oz., per dozen, i|4.00,

each i|0 40

This is a genuine imported French Brillantine for the

moustache. (No hair oil.)

rille's New York Brillantine, per bottle 25

KUMOLINE (for the Face).

In 2 oz. bottles, highly perfumed, per dozen |1 50

Warranted not to get rancid.

GUSTAV KNECHT'S IMPERIAL HAIR DYE.BLACK.

Per Set, No. 1 and No. 2, with directions, .dOc

Gustav Knecht's Imperial Dye is recommended by pro-

fessional Barbers for its superior lasting black color, and

prefer it to other Black Dyes. It is done up in a neat

paper box with directions, No. 1 in 2 oz. bottle, No. 2 in

1 oz. bottle.

HAIR RESTORATIVES.Weeden's Hair Restorer, each, per bottle, 50c; per dozen $5 50

Wood's " " " "50c; " 5 50

Rettig's "'" " "

50c; " 6 00

Prof. Calliver's Dandruff Remover, Gustav Knecht, sole agent;pint bottles,

each, 11.00; per dozen 8 50

Hall's Hair Renewer, per dozen 8 00

Ayer's Hair Vigor, " 8 00

Tibbet's Hair Restorer, " 6 25

Kromer's Hair Dye, black or brown, Nos. 1 and 2 50

Kappelman's Brown Dye, 4 oz. bottle 50

" 3oz. " 30

Kimball's Atmospheric Hair Dye, 2 oz. bottle 35

TOWELS.We have a large stock of Cotton and Linen Towels always on hand, and sell

them at reasonable prices. Prices range from $1.00 to $3.00 per dozen.

Use our fine perfumed Cake Magnesia after shaving. Large size cake, 10c.


POWDER OR FINGER BOWLS.Engraved Powder Bowls. Craquelled Powder Bowls.

Price, 40c.

Plain Powder Bowls.

In Green. Blue or Purple. Price, 25c.

Silvered Class Powder Bowls.

In Blue or Crimson. New Pattern,

Price, 45c.

Powder Stands, Silver Class outside,elided inside.

No. 2.

Nice Pattern. Price, 40c.

New Pattern Silver Powder Stand,Cilded inside.

No. 1.

Silvered Glass. Price, 25c to 35c.

No. 3.

Heavj' and beautifully Silvered Glass.

Price, 45c.

This Stand can be used for Pomade.

v5i


ATOMIZERS.Boston Atomizer, each $1.00

|Imperial Atomizer, each 50c

Phoenix Atomizer, each 25c

Complete Atomizer |1.00 Essex Atomizer $1.00

New Zephyr Atomizer 75 Centennial Atomizer 1.00

The New Zephyr Atomizer is almost identical with the Complete, and sells

at 75 cents.

BLUE OR MILK-WHITE OPAL SQUIRT BOTTLES.

With fancy tablet and picture. Any other name put on to order.

Price with China Stopper, each. . 60ci

Without Tablets, each 40c

These bottles hold 18 ounces, and are of heavy glass; used very much for

shampooing bottles. ^(5

GUSTAV KNECHT, CHICAGO. 29

IMPORTER OF

Genuine Ri^engh ©hina (Qugs.

Largest Mug Decorating Works Known.

The product in this special branch of our business is lusting—because we use

no other but Imported French China; is ornamental and tasty—because our

decorators are experts and ingenious.

The Best of Work at a Low Price is Much Better than the Inferior at a Lower.

REDUCED PRICES FOR DECORATED SHAVING MUGS.

To Barbers Only.

No American China used in our establishment.No. Medium. Large.

1. Gold name, stroke and banded, gilt edges, each $0 55 $0 65

1. Gold name and stroke, not banded, no gilt edges 45 50

2. Gold name and wreath, or wreath in color 65 75

3. Tablet Mug, in any color, gold band and edges 55 60

4. Flowered Tablet Mug, gold band and edges 55 60

5. Gold name, nice flowered wreath 80 90

6. Gold name on nice panel body of Mug, in any color, nice flow-

ered ornaments around name 1 00 1 10

7. Shaded gold name, curved fancy band on top, colored foot,

nice gold scroll around name , 90 1008. Gold name, banded on foot and top, scolloped colored border,

rich gold and flowered ornaments 1 30 1 50

9. Card Mug, with a sprig of flowers through and over the card;

the body of the Mug is colored in blue, crimson, green, or

any color desired, which makes it very beautiful; mediumsize 1 10 1 25

10. Gilt edges and name, colored band on foot and a broad colored

band on top, two lines running over it; the attached scroll

work is of gold, forming a handsome pattern of decoration. . 1 00 1 10

11. A favorite pattern of our burned decorated Mugs, skillfully

done by our best artist, in blue or any other color 1 30 1 50

12. Gilt edges, curtain tablet Mug; the tablet is richlj^ ornamented

in gold, with handsome bluish ground color; the nicest

tablet known at present 90 1 00

13. Gold name and stroke, colored bands 55 60

14. Gold name on white panel, gold scrolls contrasted with red. .

.

90 1 00

T

FOR SHAVING BRUSHES SEE PACE 17.

30 GUSTAV liNECHT, CHICAGO.

SHAVING MUGS-Continued.No. Medium. Large.

15. Gold name and band on top and bottom, tasty gold scrolls,

finely ornamented colored bnnd to beautify, aided by nice

tassels $1 35 $1 50

16. Improved pattern, colored body, rich gold ornaments around

top and name 1 25 1 35

17. Gold letters and banded, flying bird 90 1 00

18. Gold letters, flowered card Mug, with flying bird 1 20 1 35

19. Body of Mug in brown color, gold name on white ribbon, blue

folds 1 20 1 80

20. Gold banded, nice wreath of roses on blue ground on top of Mug, 1 25 1 50

21. Gold banded and name, broad blue band right under, with

nice wreath 1 25 1 50

22. Gold name, gold and crimson band, daisy flowers 1 25 1 50

23. Gold name and rich variety of a flower boquet. . 1 35 1 65

24. Gold name, magnificent flower and strawberry boquet 1 50 1 75

These prices are meant for quantities, packed carefully in a wooden box.

No charge for box. We fill smaller orders at same price.

Names will be placed always in front (opposite the handle), if no different

instructions be given.

Numbered Mugs, per dozen $4 00 $5 00

" " gilt edges and band, per dozen 5 50 6 00

Gilt edged Mugs, no number 4 00 5 00

White " " 2 50 3 00

Designs or Society Emblems put on Shaving Mugs (a few specimens given

on pages 31-32), at an extra charge of from 25c to $1.00 and higher, according to

nature of work and artistic labor required.

Copies of photographs put on tablets for Mugs. The No. 1 is the most spacious

pattern for placing large designs. Monograms put on at reasonable charge.

On request we decorate Mugs to patterns given by customers. We can makeany style of Mugs shown in other catalogues, or Mug sheets. In such case please

send the illustration and price.

All Mugs Will Be Sent Medium, Unless Other Size Is Mentioned.

DEPOSIT REQUIRED FOR DECORATED SHAVING MUGS.

PLEASE WRITE NAMES PLAIN AND DISTINCT.

Turkish Sponges for Cups, each 10 to 15c

Extra fine Surgeon Sponges for Cups, each 20 to 25c

Turkish Bath Sponges, each from 25, 50 to 60c

FOR SHAVING BRUSHES SEE PACE 17.

mV£>;

m>GUSTAV KNECHT, CHICAGO. 31 ^^

SPECIMENS OP DESIGNS FOR SHAVING MUGS.


SPECIMENS OP DESIGNS FOR SHAVING MUGS.

34 GUSTAV KNECHT, CHICAGO.W1

No. 8.

GUSTAV KNECHT, CHICAGO

No. 13.

No. 15.

No. 18

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^^ 36 GUSTAV KNECHT, CHICAGO.

No. 19. No. 20.

No. 23. No. 24.

GUSTAV KNECHT, CHICAGO. 37 ^'^

SOLE AND EXCLUSIVE AGENTFOR

THE AECHEE PATENT ADJUSTABLE

I^OGHESTSr^ Bai^bei^s' (sHAir^s

rliESE Chairs nave well earned, oy fneir Qicality,

Q.itrability, Ease and Gcmfort, the position of being

the Standard First-Class Barber Chairs of the World.

Tne quaUty of WORKMENSHIP and MRTERMLS used

is SUPERIOR to tJzat of any other (Barber Chairs. Thebest evidence of their Superiority is that all (or nearly

all) other (Barber Chair manufacturers endeavor to imi-

tate them, which they do in design only.

We assert that an ERCHER CERIR will give you at

least fifty per cent more SETISFECTION and outwear two

of any other Chairs in the market.

Cver TWENTY-FIVE THOUSEND of these Chairs nozu in

use, and the demand is constantly increasing, botli at

home and in foreign countries.

For elegance of STYLE, FINISH, QUELITY, and for

EESE, COMFORT END DUREBILITY, they are UNEQUELLER

The BEST is always the CHEEPEST.

For illustrations and descriptions see followingpages.

(Please address all orders to

GUSTAV KNECHT,171 E. Randolph St., Chicago.

Sole Agent for The G. W. Archer Barbers' Chairs. y.Gy


ABCHER'S PATENT ADJUSTABLE BARBER CHAIR, No. 3.

KOCHESTEK, WEW^ YOBK.

The above is the most elegant and convenient Barber Chair made. It is gotten up regardless of

expense. It is made of solid Ijlaek Walnut, elegantly carved, upholstered and finished in superbstyle; Plush finished back, and the gimp is put on with fire gilt nails.

These Chairs are now used in the hair-dressing rooms attached to all the first-class hotels in

Chicago, Oincinna/i, Cleveland, San Francisco, and most all large cities in the United States. ThePalmer House Barber Shop, of Chicago, has 27 of above chairs in use.

Price of Ch.\ir and Foot-Stool, Either Walnut, or Cherry Finish.

Covered with best Plushes (pure Mohair^ green, crimson or maroon 155 00Covered with Moquette(a very handsome and durable cover) 55 ooWith Raising Seat '.

65 00For Improved Ratchet Headpiece, add to above prices 5 00For Improved Adjustable Back, " " 10 00For Chairs made of Mahogany, " " 5 00For Extra Perforated Seat, " " 3 oO

For Shipping Barber Chairs See Page 3.JfFi-^

In ordering this €l»air, please call it Xo. 6, Open Arm.

This Chair is in every respect well made and finished, and finely upholstered—frame made of

solid black Walnut. The body and seat of the Chair can be moved back to the necessary position

for shaving, by means of a foot-lever at the side, or by a foot-lever at the back. Read circular for

description of material and labor used in manufacturing these Chairs, on page 37, showing difference

between Archer's Chairs and those of the parties who attempt to imitate this style.

No. 3 Foot-Stool, with Iron Platform is with this Chair. No extra charge.

Price of Chair and Foot-Stool.

Covered with best Plushes (pure Mohair), green, crimson or maroon $42 00

Covered with Moquette (a very handsome and durable cover) U oo

Patent Perforated Seat, for summer use, extra ^ ""

For Shipping Barber Chairs See Page 3.

The above Chair is made of solid Black; Walnut, in the most substantial manner, and well up-holstered. It will be seen that Mr. Archer has greatly improved this Chair by substituting swanneck arms, and adding castors to the front legs. For strength and durability it is unsurpassed. Itis movable to the positions most convenient for shaving or hairdressing, by means of a foot leverworking from the side of the Chair, and also by an additional lever working from the back of the Chair.It is the best Chair for the money in the market. Foot-stool is covered with sheet brass ou Plush-covered Chairs.

PRICE OF CHAIR AND FOOT-STOOL:Covered with best Tapestry Brussels Carpet, green or crimson S32 00Covered with best Plusheb (pure Mohair), green, crimson or maroon 35 00

FOR SHIPPING BARBER CHAIRS, SEE PACE 3.

GUSTAV KNECHT, CHICAGO. 41 %?

ARCHER'S ADJUSTABLE BARBER CHAIR, No. R.

(Patent Applied For.)

The above Chair is one of Archer's hite designs, and is an elegant Chair in

every particular. It is well made of Walnut or Maple, or finished as Ebony. Iron

platform on foot-stool, and well upholstered.

All of Archer's Barber Chairs are made of strictly dry and seasoned wood.

Price.

Upholstered and covered with best Tapestry Brussels Carpet $33 00

With best Mohair Plush, green or crimson, or Moquette 35 00


^^ 42 GUSTAV KNECHT, CHICAGO.

ARCHER'S NEW ADJUSTABLE BARBER CHAIR, No, 7.

(.I'axem- Applied For.)

The above Chair illustrates Archer's latest design. A very handsome and

durable Chair. It is strongly made in every respect.

Archer's Chairs are well known to Barbers for their good quality and work-

manship.

Foot-Stool with Iron Platform.

PRICE, EITHER WALNUT OR MAPLE, OR EBONY FINISHED.

Upholstered with best Tapestry Brussels Carpet $30 00

Mohair Plush, green or crimson, or Moquette , 33 00

FOR SHIPPING BARBER CHAIRS SEE PACE 3.

GUSTAV KNECHT. CHICAGO. 43 >^

ARCHER'S PATENT ADJUSTABLEBARBER CHAIR, No. 4.

EOCHESTEK, N. Y.

(Patented May 21, 1878.)

The above illusti ates Archer's latest New Style of Barber Chair. The Chair is made of Walnut,or Maple finished as Ebony, finished in first-class style. The arms, back and seat are connected andsecurely fastened together by the tasty iron side arm, which is double japanned and ornamentedwith gilt lines. The Foot-stool, as will be seen, is constructed in a similar manner, by tasty ironplatform and step. The above connections are protected by patents issued May 21st, 1878.

This Chair is the most handsome and durable Chair for its price ever offered to the trade, theiron platform never wearing out and always looking clean and neat.

PRICES, EITHER WALNUT OR EBONY FINISH:

Substantially upholstered and covered with best Tapestry Brussels Carpet, green or crimson. ..S27 00Best Plushes (pure Mohair), green, crimson or maroon 30 ooMoquette (a very handsome and durable cover) 30 qq


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ARCHER'S PATENT ADJUSTABLE BARBER CHAIR, No. 5.

ROCHESTER, NEW YORK.

(Patented May 21, 1878.)

The above style Barber Chair is made of iron, of beautiful design and tastily ornamented witli

gilding. It is adjusted to the position necessary for shaving by placing the foot on tlie treadle at

the rear, •which releases the segment and allows the seat and back to be tilted to any desired angle.

As will be seen, the Chair and Foot-rest are combined, thereby making it a firm and strong Chair.

It has rollers under the front legs to facilitate the moving of the Chair about the room. It is the

most handsome design, and withal the best low-priced Adjustable Barber Chair ever offered to the

trade. It is well upholstered, with steel springs in the seat, and the best of materials, and coveredwith Carpet or Plushes; wood-work finished in Walnut or ebonized Cherry.

PRICES, UPHOLSTERED AND COVERED

:

With best Tapestry Brussels Carpet, green or crimson S2.5 00AVith best Plushes (pure Mohair}, green, crimson or maroon 30 00Back and Seat finished in Cane 22 00


GUSTAV KNECHT'S LATEST AND MOST PERFECTRECLINING BARBER CHAIR, No. 2.

FiGUKE 1.—Shows the Chan- in a reclining position for shaving.

"WITH IMPROVED BEVOLVING TOOT-EEST.Permit me to call your attention to the patent foot-rest, which gives this

new improved pattern agreat advantage over the former Reclining Chair advertisedin catalogue 1883-84. There is no more tilting or tipping in with a person's foot

when stepping on the foot-stool, which occurred in those formerly advertised.

All parts are secure and perfectlj' safe. This, our Reclining Chair of to-day, is a

useful novelty to have in the shop. Please notice also the reduction in price for

the Plush and Carpet-covered Reclining Chair.

"

PRICE OF CHAIRS.

Covered with best Mohair Plush, crimson or green, nickel-plated trim. . . $35 00" " Tapestry Brussels Carpet, crimson or green, bronze trim 28 00

Barbers will please compare foot-rest on above Chair with that of otherReclining Chairs advertised, and observe the perfect safety when persons get in

the Chair; the foot-rest has sufficient support.

Customers having short legs may conveniently rest their feet on the platform.

_


46 GUSTAV KNECHT, CHICAC40.

GUSTAV KNECHT'S LATEST AND MOSTPERFECT RECLINING BARBER CHAIR.

No. 2.

For prices and cut showingrecllniiig; position, see previous I Fig. 3.

pa;;re (45).| H _^^ Figure 2.—Placed in position for

Hair Dressing.

The design is entirely new. Frame made ot solid Black AValnut, oil finish, the ornamentationwhich shows richness of effect is produced by artistic engraving, gilt and ebonized finish. TheChair has the Automatic Foot Treadle, which cannot be used by any other manufacturer. TheChairs upholstered with Plush and Moquette have ^Nickel-Plated Triinniing:^. The mate-rial used for upholstering is of the very best quality.

SPECIAL NOTICE.—I would respectfully solicit my Tonsorial friends to call and examinethe Reclining Barber Chair whenever convenient for them to do so, and be convinced of their supe-riority. It is impossible to illustrate the Chair to its proper advantage, or explain all parts in theproper light ; those that have them in use speak of them in the highest praise. Solid comfortfor the occupant and convenient and easy-working for the Barber.

Would also call your attention to the improved Hair Cutting Chair (upholstered), and the BootBlacking Chair, which is a great convenience to the bootblack, an ornament and advertisement for

your shop. See page 51.

Also, Sole Agent for the Famous Adjustable Barber Chairs, " Beauty " and " Pride of the West."See page 50.

FOR SHIPPING BARBER CHAIRS, SEE PACElS.


GUSTAV KNECHT'S UNION BARBER CHAIR.ADJUSTABLE.

(Patent Applied For.)

The Chair is manufactured of kiln-dried black "Walnut lumber, well uphol-

stered, and is a better made Chair for the money than hitherto offered. New,easy and durable machinery. Foot-Stool is covered with sheet Brass. We have

sold a large number of them last year, and this Chair is favorably known to

nearly all barbers.PRICE FOR CHAIR AND FOOT-STOOL.

Covered in best Plush, green or crimson, or Moquette $32 00

Covered in best Tapestry Brussels Carpet 2» 00

FOR SHIPPING BARBER CHAIRS, SEE PACE 3. 'ri

^<


GUSTAV KNECHT'S NATIONAL BARBER CHAIR No. 2.

ADJUSTABLE.

r-^TEl^T .A.n'XjIEZD ^"0X2..

This Chair is made of thoroughly seasoned Blacli Walnut lumber; wellupholstered; has new improved machinery, same as our Union Chair.

This Chair has become a necessity in the Barber furniture line.

PRICE OP CHAIR AND POOT-STOOL.Covered with Plush, green or crimson, or Moquette $30 00

'

'

Carpet, green or crimson 26 00

Deposit on Chair Orders, see page 3.

SHIPPING BARBER CHAIRS, SEE PACE 3.

GUSTAV KNECHT, CHICAGO. 4i) ^^

THE NATIONAL PATENT ADJUSTABLE BARBER CHAIR,

No. 1.

This Chair is made and finished in the best manner; frame of solid Blaclc

Walnut, and well upholstered; adjustable to different positions by means of a

foot lever on the rear of the Chair.

Covered with best Mohair Plush, crimson or green (with stitched edges). .$28 00

Best Carpet cover (double stitched edges) 24 00



CINCINNATI PATENT ADJUSTABLE BARBERCHAIR,

"PRIDE OF THE WEST."

(PATENT APPLIED FOR.]

This Chair is made of solid Black Walnut; it unites unusual strength with

richness of effect. The simplicity of arrangement of the mechanism is quite

marvelous, no cog-wheels or springs of any kind being required to operate

the Chair. It is adjustable to five (5) different positions by means of a single

foot lever, working from the back of the Chair; the seat can be taken out and a

summer seat put in its place. Casters on foot-stool and front legs of Chair.

2='rice o£ Cli.a.ir s.ari.5. ^"oot-Stool.

Covered in Roxbury Tapestry Brussels Carpet, green or crimson $25 00

Covered in plain Mohair Plush, green or crimson, or Moquette 30 00

Extra Perforated Seat, for summer use, see page 53 2 00


QUSTAV KNECHT'S BOOT ANDSHOE BLACKING CHAIR.

It is fastened to the wall and can be drawn forward from the wall 5 feet, or louke 1 at

any intermediate point. It can also be folded up close against the wall. Price, Slo.OO .

^xGUSTAV KNECHT, CHICAGO. if.

MISCELLANEOUS.—Continued.

BARBER'S ORNAMENTALTOOL BRACKET.

This illustration represents a new design oi" Tool Bracket," which for beautiful effect ofnitistic design and completeness in point of de-tail, is unsurpassed. As an article of utility it

must recommend itself to the favor of everypractical barber, and prove to be indispensablein any barber shop. You will find on it a con-venient place for your Razors, Shears, Neck-dusters, Canvas and Russia Leather Strop, andan appropriate pocket in which to keep yourshaving paper. The Razors are so arrangedthat they stand ofl'from the Bracket, to admit oftaking them away and replacing them morereadily. The engraved lines are tilled with gilt,

adding life to the eflect. Dimensions, 14x'24.

Price, boxed $2 2.5

TICKET BOARDS.

Solid Black Walnut. Price., $3 00

Black Walnut Coat Rack.

Bronzed Iron Hooks.Four Hooks 30c

Five " 40c

Six " 50c

TOWEL ROLLS.

35c


We have tlie Largest Stock of Barter Chairs. We have a Variety of Barter Chairs not shown in this Book

FOR SHIPPINC BARBER'S FURNITURE, SEE PACE 3. ^C

GUSTAV KNECHT, CHICAGO. 53•A i^

THREE-DRAWER LOOKING- TWO-DRAWER LOOKING-GLASS BRACKET. GLASS BRACKET.

Black Walnut, engraved and finished in oil, Made of Black Walnut, engraved and finely

with fine trimmings, etc. Price S4..5UImished in oil. Price, $3.7.5

With Italian marble top, add S2.2o to above ^^'i'''i Italian marble slab, add ^'Z.zo to aboveprice. price.

ONE-DRAWER LOOKING GLASSBRACKET.

Made of Black Walnut, engraved, not gilded, price, 33.00.

With Italian marble slaii, add S2.'i0 to above price.

WASTE BASKETS.With Wooden Bottoms.

Puce, from 60 cents to $1.00.

LOOKIN& &LASS MARBLE SHELF,

WITH ENAMELED BRACKET,

American Marble fl OD

Italian Marble 3 00

MATTING, OR RUGS AROUND BARBER CHAIRS.

. Suuituer Seal to '" PrideThese Bugs ar "especially manufactured to fit around the Barber of the West " Barber Chair.

»' Chair. Price, S5.50. Price Sii.oo >uij

GUSTAV KNECHT , CHICAGO.

BARBER'S WORK STAND, No. 1.

Height. 3 feet 6 incbes.

Made of Black Walnut, handsomely

carved and oil finished, gilded engrav-

ing. The drawer with the two drop

handles is intended for the barber's

tools. The second apartment, provided

with a self-closing spring door, is for

clean towels and shaving paper, and

the two lower apartments are intended

for the used towels and paper.

PRICE.

With finished Black Walnut top. $ 9 00

With Italian marble top 13 00

BARBER'S WORK STAND OR BUREAU, No. 2.

Made of Black Walnut, same size

and finish as our No. 1. Three small

drawers on top and two apartments

below closed by spring self-closing

doors; each apartment is provided

with a partition, one to hold clean

towels and shaving paper, and the

other for the soiled towels and

waste paper.

PRICE.

With finished Black Walnut

top |12 00

Price, with Italian marble

top 15 00 W.

We make this Bureau with veneered panels to order, at same price.

FOR SHIPPING FURNITURE, SEE PACE 3.

GUSTAV KNECHT, CIIICAGU.

BARBER'S WORK STAND,No. 3.

Made of Black Walnut, engraved

and oil finished. It contains five

drawers ; right under them are twoapartments for clean towels and shav-

ing paper, closed by one self-closing

spring door with ebony drop handle,

matching the ebony knobs on the

drawers. The opening on bottom is

left for a waste basket.

PRICE,

"With finished Walnut top $10 00

" Italian Marble top 13 00

CUP CASES, No 1.

CSew Design, 1885.)

25 hole Mug Case $6 0030 " " 7 5030 " " with twodrawers 8 50

43 hole Mug Case 11 00

AI)ove sizes kept in stock;larger sizes made to order.These Mug Cases are made of

Black Walnut, well finished in

oil ; the partitionsexteud throughto the back; the back is made ofregular stained pine. Size ofpigeon holes, 6x5i inches.

CUP CASES, No. 2.

Not shown by illustration.

Are made of Black Walnut,with plain cornice and shelves;wooden strips running down in

front of shelves, to make all se-

cure and firm ; stained back. Sizeof pigeon holes, 5x5f inches.

PRICE.20 hole Case, with strips. . $3 7535 " '• " " .. 4 7549 " " " " .. 7 0072 " " " " . . 10 00

The No. 1 Cases are made to meet the demand for a cheap Case, and are notcomparable with our No. 2 Cases.

Estimates given on other patterns Dressing and Cup Cases on application.

Our Barber Fuhxitire F.\cilities are Better To-Day Than EverBefore.

No charge for Boxins^- or Cartage on Chairs and Fiu'niture.

% 56 GUSTAV KNECHT, CHICAGO.

BLACK WALNUT MUG CASE WITH BASE.

Total height of Cup Case is 8 feet.

Price of solid Black Walnut, 68 mug boles, witli glass doors f43"00[[

" "56 " • " 38 00

\[ [[48 " " •' 33 0048 ' without glass doors 37 00

v)^t Our Furniture is well made of dry lumber, and neatly finished in oil.

^^. P.


BARBER'S DRESSING CASE.

This Case is made of Black Walnut, with veneered panels, handsomely fin-

ished in oil It is a practical piece of furniture. i?ot up specially for barbers use.

It contains six drawers and four lower compartments; the compartments on the

riffht are closed with sprin<r doors. Gilded trimmings. Fitted with 18.k40 German

pfate mirror (French beveled); Italian marble slabs, hve pieces. Height ot Dress-

ing Case, 8 feet» with cornice.

T. . «40 00

^ P"^'^rz)

^"^58

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MARBLE SLAB.

Veneered panels, scroll

top, engraved and gilded,

marble top base.

Price, German plate.

18x40 115 00

20x48 21 00

m


LOOKING GLASSES—Continued.

PIER GLASS No. 191', PIER GLASS No. 305.

All carved. No Gilding.

PRICES.

Fitted with German Plates.

18x32 1^50

PRICES.

Fitted witli German Plate.

18x40.

20x48

. 8 50 Size, 18x40 $9 50

.15 00 " 20x48 IT 50

•sy-.


No. 12 WALNUT PIER.With Raised Veneered Panels, Trimmed with Ebony, Engraved and Gilded.

Size.

17x30.18x33.18x36.

FITTED WITH GERMAN PLATE.Net. Size.

$7 007 508 00

18x40.20x40.20x45.

Net.

; 8 5011 5013 00

Vi 20x60.

20x48 $15 00

FITTED WITH FRENCH PLATE.127 00

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MANTEL GLASS FOR WASH STANDS.

New design, made of solid Black Wnlnut and titled with German plate.

40x18 $11 00

48x20 18 00

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BARBER POLES—Continued.

A Well Assorted Stock of Barter Poles is Kept on Hand in our Salesrooi,

After many experiments we have come to the conclusion that Poles turned

from a dry and solid Cedar beam stand exposure to the weather far better than

those made of holloxc ordinary pine wood.

We turn out quite a number of Poles and many are to be found on the streets

of Chicago and elsewhere.

The first attraction of a well titted up Barber Shop is a good, nice Pole.

Our painter is an artist in his line. Nothing but the best material is used;

the balls and rings are gilded with pure gold leaf. The colors on our Poles keep

their bright appearance for several 3'ears.

Style No. 4, Self-standing Pole, nicely executed $14 00

4," " with eagle 20 00

3, 12 inch diameter 12 00

3,10 " " 10 00

3, 8 " " 8 50

3, 6" " 6 25

2, Display Pole, each 2 00

" 1, Arm Poles, 4 inch diameter, 3^ feet high 1 75

1,"

4 " "3i " per pair 3 50

Pointing Hands, each from 75c to 1 00

Ornamental Flag, to put on top of Barber Pole, with lettering 2 00

Lanterns to Barber Poles, according to descriptions given, at from $6.00 to 10 00

A Deposit is Required with Orders for Barber Poles and ii^liop Furniture.

a NO CHARGE FOR BOXING OR PACKING OF BARBER POLES.

GUSTAV KXECHT. CHICAGO. «r y^

THREE-BOWL WASHSTAND.

Made of Black Walnut, carved and veneered. The slab i.s of Italian marble,

countersunk, and IJ inch thick; 14 inch patent overflow basin, best kind. The

wood-work is extra fine finished. We give a hose and nickel-plated shampoo

sprinkler with this Washstand.

PRICE.

Without shampoo faucet §;75 00

With Fuller's best nickel-plated combination shampoo faucet and hose. . 85 00

FOR SHIPPING BARBER FURNITURE, SEE PACES.


TWO-BOWL STATIONARY WASHSTAND.

Made of Black Walnut, French veneered and carved; Italian marble slab,

If inch thick, countersunk, 8 inch back; 14 inch best kind patent overflow

basins; best patent nickel-plated faucets. We give nickel-plated shampoosprinlder and hose with this Washstand.

Price, with 4 faucets $45 00' 3 " 43 00

ONE-BOWL STATIONARY WASHSTAND.

HANGING SOAPDISH.

China, each 50c.

Made of Black Walnut carved 'and veneered; Italian marble slab, li inch

thick, countersunk, with 8 inch back; best kind patent overflow basm and

nickel-plated faucet, plug and chain. Nickel-plated shampoo sprinkler and hose

with this Washstand.

Price, with two Faucets ^25 00

oneFaucet 24 00 y^^-

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ONE-BOWL PORTABLE WASHSTAND.

WITH WATER TANK.

SPITTOONS OR CUSPIDORS.

Lava -iOcto !|0 75

Chiua 1 ^•^'

Metal, nickel-plated 1 2o

'• japauued 40c to 50

Made of Black Walnut, with Italian marble .lab, U inch, countersunk; J

inch back; 14 inch best patent overflow basin, with chain and plug. Nickel-

plated faucet and shampoo sprinkler, with hose, to this Washstand.

, , 135 00Price, for one bowl • •

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SHIPPING BARBER FURNITURE, SEE PACE 3.

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PLUG TO COMMONOVERFLOW BASIN.

COMPRESSION DOUBLE BASINCOCKS.

Price, nickel-plated... 50c.

MARBLED WASH BASIN, WITHRUBBER PLUG.

Outside Diameter, 14 inches.

Patent Overflow, with rubber plug andchain

,12 35Plain or Common Overflow, no plug.

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1 75JNickel-plated metal plug to common

overflow Basin (see cut) extra 50

RUBBER TUBING.

(HOSE.)

Price per foot, 15c.

Compression Double Basin

Cock, nickel-plated $9 00

Fuller's patent Combi-

nation, extra heavy

nickel-plated 10 00

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SQUARE MARBLE SLAB, FOR WASHSTAND.

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Price, square slab, with back, for 1 bowl, sizu 2ii,\:](i, Italian marble, li

inch thick, countersunk $9 25

square slab, with back, for 3 bowls, li inch Italian marble, counter-sunk, size 20x48 15 00

Best Italian marble slab, for center Washstand (no back), countersunk;for 3 bowls ; size, 42x38; U inch thick. Price 30 00

In ordering Slabs be particular to state size, number of cock holes or chain

stay holes. Above quoted marble Slabs are the best of their respective kinds,

and are li inch thick, countersunk.

CHAIN STAY.SHAMPOO SPRINKLER.

With Handle. Nickel-plated.

Price II 00

NICKEL-PLATED CHAINS.

Foi; Washstands and Bath Tubs.

Price per foot, 10c.

Nickel-plated.

Price 2

FOR SHIPPING BARBER FURNITURE, SEE PACES.

S^ 72 . GUSTAV KNECHT, CHICAGO.

BASIN COCKS.

Fallev^s patent B isinCock, nickel-plated,

fnce each, $3 50

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Compression BasinCocU, nickel-plated cross

handle.

Price |2 00

RUBBERPLUG.

SHAMPOOSPRINKLER.

Cotnpression Basin CorA, nickel-

plated, straight or cross handle.

Price $1 50

Price. 25c. Plated, price. . . . 75c

GUSTAV KNECHT. CHICAGO

BATH TUBS, ZINC OR COPPER.5, 5' 2 or 6 feet long.

Outside width at liead aud foot, 24 inches; outside depth, lU inches.

Price, Zinc-lined Bath Tub, wood casing, including plug $8 00Copper Bath Tubs, 10 ounce, including plug 14 00

16 " " " 16 00

IRON WASHSTAND, ENAMELED.Size of Bowl, 12 inches inside.

m'-—3, Width of the Stand, 22 inches ou^^-^^hack.

Price (not including anyfaucet), boxed |12 GO

_ _ In ordering, say whether one'^^ '-=-==^^5. ^^^S^^aa^/ 7 or two cock holes are wanted.

BATH PLUG.

Extra Plug to Bath Tub.

Brass, 50c. ; nickel-plated. 75c.

SPONGE BASKET.

Price, each oOc.

FOR SHIPPING BARBER FURNITURE, SEE PACE 3. m


FULLER'S COMBINATION DOUBLE BATH COCK.FOR HOT AND COLD WATER.

Price, nickel-plated, complete with couplings, etc $!) 00

COMPRESSION COMBINATION BATH COCK.

FOR HOT AND COLD WATER.Price, complete, nickel-plated .$5 00

BIBBS.

Finished suitable for Bath.

Fuller's Bibbs, | size, brass. . •$! 25" " t " nickel-

plated 1 50

Plain Bibbs, | size, brass.. 1 00" " I " nickel-

plated 1 25

For shoulders and screwed for

iron pipe, add to above 2.5c.

INFORMATION FOR FITTING UP BATH ROOMS.If there is no water works in your city, you need the following fixtures: 1st,

a wooden cold water tank (see page 76); 2d, an iron tank or boiler (on same page);3d, a heater; 4th, bath tubs. Connect the heater with the iron tank or boiler(see cut), run a pipe from the top of tank to the cold water supply; hot water is

drawn off from the iron tank to the bath tubs, a separate pipe for cold waterbeing needed from the main water supply (wooden tank) to bath tubs. Whenvising the heater an iron tank is always necessary. Connections cannot be madedirectly between the heater and bath tubs.

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BATH ROOM FITTINGS.WILKS' HEATER, FOB BATH ROOMS.The cut shows the respective positions of the fuel, fire and

water. The door to feed by is in a portion of the smokepipe, which we furnish. The large sizes are self-feeders, sothat a tire can be kept up for twelve hours at a time with-out attention. The 12x24 inch heater is adapted for one ortwo bath tubs; it is not advisable to use smaller sizes. ForTanks, see next page.

Small Sizes.

Not Self-Feeders.

Size ot

Furnace.

10x15 inch.10x1812x2412x3014x3014x36

Heating Capacity.Price. Gals, per hour.

.S20 00 .30

. 21 00 40

. 25 00 65

. 26 50 75

. 30 00 100, 32 00 125

Size ofFurnace.

16x30 inch


COLD WATER TANKS.Made from select common pine, and well supported by strong iron hoops.

The 100, 200 and 300 gallon wooden Tanks can be shipped as they are. Thelarger sizes are better shipped knocked down (taken apart) on account of thelower charges for transportation. In shipping knocked down, all pieces areplainly marked, so they can easily be put together.

No extra charges for boxing, etc.

Capacity.

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1^(atest ImproYed Tonsorlal Parlorj,

Used by Barbers

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Illusti^ating Business @ai^ds,

CIRCULARS,

^]Vr> OTHER AI3VJEI1TISE3XE1XTS.

PKICE.

For ono Copy ^electrotype as shown above). $1 00


WESTERN AGENT FOR

R. HEfflSCH SONS' TAILOR

AND TRIMMERS.An Assorted stock of all Sizes Always on Hand. 171 E. RANDOLPH ST., CHICAGO.

PLEASE NOTE.—We Grind and Repair all Kinds of Shears in a WorkmanlikeManner. All Kinds of Knives Ground and Repaired.

A Variety of Tailors' Squares, Yard Sticks and Button-Hole Cutters,

Also Othee Cutlery of all Kinds, viz.:

Wostenholm's and Rodger's English Pocket Knives, Ladies' Scissors, Carving and Butcher Knives,

Imported French Slicers, Vegetable Cutters for Cooks, Butcher Steels, Potato Spoons,

Meat Choppers and Table Cutlery, etc., etc.

Swivels for Barber's Razor Strops, niekel-plated, eacli 35c.

ID:K.. ^nxjIsriEC'S

Soothing,

iQBAIiING,

Fl^AGI^ANT,

Unique.

USE §(^REAMtROSESc V^ F°tHANDS#FAG;E •:•

Contains Witch Hazel, which is known to lie the finest healing preparation in the market. CreamOF Roses is the only medicinal preparation ever made that possesses the delightful fragrance of theParisian products, while its medicinal properties heal all abrasions, irritation and roughness of theskin. BEWARE OF IMITATIONS. We have found a number of imitations, some in boxes, andothers in a liquid form. Ask for Funk's Cream of Roses (no other), with portrait on label.

CONTAINS NO GREASE. Kid Gloves can be worn in five minutes after application. Sold by all

druggists and dealers in perfumery. 2.5 cents per bottle, at retail.

Address CiilTNTAV KKECHT, Ag:ent. 171 E. Raiidolpb St., Chicago.

M.THOME, IMPORTER OF HAIR GOODS,148 STATE STREET, CHICAGO.IMPROVED FRENCH "WIGS.Directions for measuring the head for a

wig to insure a good fit

:

No. 1. The circumference of the Head.No. 2. Forehead to nape of the neck.

. No. 3. Ear to Ear, across the forehead.O No. 4. Ear to Ear over the top.° No. a. Temple to Temple, round the back.

« TO MEASURE FOR A TOUPEE.j^ Cut a piece of paper the exact size and•- sliape of the bald spot, also the measure^ around the head, and mention which side*" the parting is on. Price, :S.5.00to31o 009) Gents' full wig for street wear, weft£ seam, with crown, cotton foundation 8 00.c Gents' wigs, silk foundation, vege-" table net seam, 12 00

. Gents' wigs, silk foundation, gauze netO seam 15 00O Gents' wigs, silk foundation, Hair- Lace S18.0U to 21 00» Gents' wigs, all ventilated with hair net parting $26.00

•• Extra Shades will be charged according to color.

THEATRICAL WIGS.—All Characters,

to ?30 00

MY MOTTO IS

Promptness, Lowest Prices, Latest Styles.

Hair Bestoratives; Dark and GoldenHair Washes ; Face Powders ; Cos-

metics; Hair Ornaments and Fancy-

Toilet Articles ; Pompadour Bangs ;

Artistic Wigs , Langtry Bangs; Latest

Coiffures; Water Waves; FrenchSwitches , Natural Curls.

RETAIL BAZAAR,«—. ^ 157 STATE STREET,

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Atomizers 27

Barber Chairs, Archer's 37-44" " Knechl's Reclining 45,46" •' Knecht's Union 47" •' Knecht's National 48,49

Pride of the West 50" " Summer Seat 53

Barber's Poles 65,66

Boot-Blaciv Chair 5t

Bath Tubs 73

" Plug 73

Bath Room Heater 75

" " Pipes and Fittings 75

Boiler 76

" " Boiler Stand 76

" Gold Water Tank 70

Bureaus or Workstands 54, 55

Brushes (Bath, Lather and Hair Dress-

ing) 15, 16, 17

Brushes, Revolving and Rotary 15, 18

Brush Cleaner 16

Brooms (Whisk) 15

Baskets (Waste) 53

Bottles 27,28

Bay Rum 24

Brillantine 25

Camphor Ice 21

Cosmetlque 21

Cream of Roses, Dr. Funks 23, 78

Cologne 23

Cup Cases 55

" " Base 56

Children's Hair Cutting Chair 51

Chains 71

" Stay 71

Combs (Hand Made) 19

Clippers 10,11

" Attachment Plates 13

Dusters, Feather 14

Neck 16

Dressing Case 57

Dye (Hair) 25

Faucets (Shampoo Cock) 70

" for Basins 72

" " Bath 74

" Bibbs 74

Grinding and Repairing 12

Hones (Oil and Water) 9

Hair Restoratives 25

" Goods, M. Thome's 79

PAGE.

Hose or Tubing 70

Hand Mirrors 20

Looking Glasses 58 to 63" " Brackets 53

Magnesia 20, 25

Mustache Wax 21

Matting for Barbev"s Chairs 53

Oil for Hair Dressing 24

" Essential 23

Pomade, O. M , Roseline, etc, etc 23" Kiunoline 23, 25

Perfumery 23

Powder for Face or Toilet 20

" Bowls and Stands 2G

Puffs 20

Punches for Tickets 8

" " Conductors 8

Razors 4, 5, 6, 7

Razor Rolls or Pockets 18

Racks, Hat and Coat 52,64

for Towels 52, .53

Remarks 3

Shipping Instructions 3

Cans 24

Shears (Barber's) 8

Strops, Barber's Swing, etc, etc 13, 14

Squirt Corks 20

Soap, Shaving and Bath 22

Dish, Hanging 68

Spittoons 69

Sea Foam 24

Shampoo Sprinklers 71, 72

Sponges 30

Sponge Basket 73

Shaving Mugs 33, 34, 35, 36

" Designs 31,32

Prices 29,30

Swivels for Barber's Razor Strops 78

Tonic (Hair) 24

Towels 21, 25

Tool Brackets, Extension 51

" " Ornamental 52

Ticket Boards 52

Tailor Shears, etc., etc .* 78

Tonsorial Parlor Cut 77

Terms 3

Wash Stands 67,68,09,73

" Stand, Marble 71

" Basins or Bowls 70

" Plugs 70,72

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