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"Architect Louis Cordonnier was probably the first to use frames made by the firm Braat when he constructed the Peace Palace in The Hague in 1908. The sale of custom-made frames was a lucrative source of revenue during the manufacturer's 139-year existence. But the firm achieved its strongest market position through the production of steel casements in standard dimensions and the application of anti-rust treatments. The company records of Braat are maintained by the NAi Collection. The numerous photos among the records offer a vivid picture of the workers in the factory, the components it produced, and the buildings they were used for. This is the most complete overview of the series of photos made for Braat by photographer Hans Sibbelee (1915-2003)."