This series contains collection contains catalogs, price lists, designs, photographs, which constitute the documentary records of Decora Ceramics, and its predecessor, Ylyne Studio, makers of Smithware and Florencita, circa 1947-1953. The designs are watercolors of some of the earliest products in the Smithware and Florencita lines. Other materials include a history of the company, 1946-1953, by co-owner Bill Russell; posed and candid photographs of the owners and employees of Decora Ceramics; extensive photographs of Decora Ceramics' products; and the pocket book of Bill's father and co-owner, Smith Russell, indicating the cash amount paid to employees for each item manufactured.