Letter regarding the order of a sample 'Clear View' screen from George Kent, Ltd, requesting specifications.
| Identifier | ExFiles\Box 23\3\ Scan045 | |
| Date | 21th December 1920 | |
| X4323 Hs {Lord Ernest Hives - Chair} DEC 22 1920 RECEIVED SpS/DN/21.12.20. S/W. {Sales / Derby Works} Hs. {Lord Ernest Hives - Chair} Re "Clear View" Screen. As instructed by Lord Herbert Scott, we are ordering for you to try a sample "Clear View" Screen from Messrs. George Kent, Ltd. This screen, as you may know, embodies a revolving disc of glass which throws off any spots of moisture or snow, leaving a clear disc of revolving glass through which one can see the road. The makers ask for the following particulars before supplying the screen :- (1) Black enamel or bright nickel ? (2) Single screen or double screen ? (3) If of the over-lapping type, how deep are the glass panels ? Will you please let us have this information for forwarding on to George Kent. Sp. {Mr Spinney} DEC 22 1920 RECEIVED | ||
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