1925 Ad Russwin Russell Erwin Hardware Times Building Prinzler Hare Knowles NGM2

This is an original 1925 black and white print ad for Russwin Russell & Erwin hardware from the Russell & Erwin Manufacturing Company of New Britain, Connecticut. Shown in the illustration is the residence of C. J. Prinzler in Indianapolis, Indiana; the Times Building of New York City; and the hope of W. O. Jenkins in Los Angeles, California.

CONDITION

This 86+ year old Item is rated Very Fine ++. Light aging throughout. Light wrinkling. No natural defects. No surface rub. No tears. No water damage.

• Product Type: Original Print Ad; Black / White
• Grade: Very Fine ++
• Dimensions: Approximately 6.25 x 9.75 inches; 16 x 25 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 right 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, Ludlow & Peabody, George A. Fuller Company, Frank B. hunter, Jose-Balz Realty Company, Vonnegut Hardware Company, T. Beverly Keim Jr., William A. Larkin, Bennett-Montgomery Howe

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