1926 Ad Russell Erwin Mfg Co Harrison School Grand Rapids MI Russwin HB2

This is an original 1926 color print ad for the Russwin Distinctive Hardware from Russell and Erwin Manufacturing Company located in New Britain, Connecticut. This ad features an illustration of the Harrison School located in Grand Rapids, Michigan by the architects Robinson and Campau; the Southwestern Bell Telephone Building located in Saint Louis, Missouri by the Architects: Mauran, Russell and Crowell; the Fort Meigs Hotel located in Toledo, Ohio, by the architects: Sidney Aftel; the Skagit County Court House located in Mount Vernon, Washington; the Knights of Columbus Building located in East St. Louis, Illinois, by the architect: Barnett-Haynes-Barnett located in Saint Louis, Missouri; and the Mississippi Fire Insurance Company located in Jackson, Missouri, by the architects N. W. Overstreet.

CONDITION

This 85+ year old Item is rated Near Mint / Very Fine+. 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 11.5 inches; 22 x 29 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, buildings, architecture, household products, La Londe, lock, knob

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