1884 Article Havens Safety Appliances Fire Shutters W H Chenoweth Sons MAB1

This is an original 1884 half-page print article "Improved Safety Appliances Against Fires" with an halftone illustration of the Havens' Safety Appliances for Fire Shutters, invented by W. H. Havens, Paterson, New Jersey; or W. H. Chenoweth & Sons, Western Agents, Chicago, Illinois. The devices of Mr. Havens have been approved by the underwriters and Fire Department of the city of Chicago, where they were largely used, and also by Mr. Esterbrook, Inspector of Buildings in New York.

CONDITION

This 127+ year old Item is rated Very Fine +++. Moderate aging in margins. No creases. No natural defects. No surface rub. No tears. No water damage. Please note that there is bleed through due to the printing on the reverse.

• Product Type: Original Print Article; Black / White
• Grade: Very Fine +++
• Dimensions: Approximately 9 x 12.25 inches; 23 x 31 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)

Keywords specific to this image: antique, window coverings

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