1927 Ad Russwin Russell Erwin Lincoln-Alliance Hardware Elks Temple Aberdeen HB3

This is an original 1927 color print ad for Russwin hardware from the Russell & Erwin Manufacturing Company of New Britain, Connecticut. Shown in the advertisement is the Lincoln-Alliance Bank Building of Rochester, New York, the Elks Temple of Aberdeen, Washington, the Residence of L. Schricker in Rock Island, Illinois, and the Science Hall of the Davis and Elkins College of Elkins, West Virginia.

CONDITION

This 84+ year old Item is rated Near Mint / Very Fine+. Light aging throughout. Light wrinkling. No natural defects. No surface rub. No tears. No water damage.

• Product Type: Original Print Ad; Color
• Grade: Near Mint / Very Fine+
• Dimensions: Approximately 8.75 x 11.75 inches; 22 x 30 cm
• Authentication: Serial-Numbered Certificate of Authenticity w/ Full Provenance
• Protection: Packaged in a custom archival sleeve with an acid-free black board (great for display, gift-giving, and preservation)

This piece was illustrated by Hare, J. Knowles. Artist signature in print - bottom left of image.

John Knowles Hare

(1884-1947) John Knowles Hare was born in Montclair, New Jersey. He was known for his illustrations of pretty young women and he did many of these illustrations for the covers of The Saturday Evening Post and The Country Gentleman magazines.

Keywords specific to this image: Vintage Advertising, McKim, Meade & White, J. Foster Warner, Walter F. Martens, Clarence W. George, Aberdeen, A. N. Albertson, Seattle, Washington, Vaughn Hardware Company, Whitsitt & Schultzke, Moline, Illinois, Greenleaf Construction Company, Rock Island, Home Decor, Decoration, Henry Lester Hardware Company

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