{"product_id":"1855-article-antique-fireproof-safe-scientific-american-victorian-invention-ysa2-238338-ysa2-015","title":"1855 Article Antique Fireproof Safe Scientific American Victorian Invention YSA2","description":"This is an original 1855 one-page black and white print article from \u003ci\u003eScientific American,\u003c\/i\u003e with in-text wood engraving illustrations, describing an improved portable fireproof safe. This safe is the invention of Holmes \u0026amp; Butler of the firm of Messrs. Holmes, Valentine \u0026amp; Butler, Nos. 90 \u0026amp; 92 Maiden Lane, NYC.\u003cp\u003eCONDITION\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eThis 159+ year old Item is rated Very Fine ++. Light foxing and aging. Light wrinkling. No tears. No water damage. Please note that the small white spots in the top margin are just reflections on our digital image -- they are NOT on the item.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eProduct Type:\u003c\/b\u003e Original Print Article; Black \/ White\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eGrade:\u003c\/b\u003e Very Fine ++\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eDimensions:\u003c\/b\u003e Approximately 10 x 14.75 inches; 25 x 37 cm\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eAuthentication:\u003c\/b\u003e Serial-Numbered Certificate of Authenticity w\/ Full Provenance\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eProtection:\u003c\/b\u003e Packaged in a custom archival sleeve with an acid-free black board (great for display, gift-giving, and preservation)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe mid-19th century might well be labeled the Age of Invention. New technologies and scientific discoveries prompted an explosion of new inventions which were duly described in the pages of \u003ci\u003eScientific American\u003c\/i\u003e --the Advocate of Industry and Journal of Scientific, Mechanical and other Improvements. Some of these inventions were undoubtedly useful such as improvements to farm plows, seeders, mills, woodworking machines, hospital beds, etc. However, a number of them, at least to our 21st century eyes, border on the ridiculous to the merely goofy. Perhaps this collection will awaken your creative muse in addition to simply amusing you.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eYSA2A11B17C55 \u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Period Paper","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":33607873553,"sku":"238338_YSA2_015","price":54.95,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1021\/8371\/products\/YSA2_015_c73be4c8-655a-4ce4-bbb7-8baa57af8b79.jpg?v=1571711566","url":"https:\/\/www.periodpaper.com\/products\/1855-article-antique-fireproof-safe-scientific-american-victorian-invention-ysa2-238338-ysa2-015","provider":"Period Paper Historic Art LLC","version":"1.0","type":"link"}