1872 New York Infirmary Women Children City Hospital - ORIGINAL HISTORIC NY9

This is an original 1872 halftone print of the New York Infirmary for Women and Children at No. 128 Second Avenue in New York City that was founded by Elizabeth Blackwell, the first female doctor in the United States, and her sister Emily Blackwell. (Please note that there is printing on the reverse.)

Period Paper is pleased to offer a rare collection of halftone prints of New York City. These images provide an important historic visual record of 19th century New York City including its churches, schools, public buildings, parks and cemeteries, Police, Fire, Health and Quarantine Departments, prisons, hospitals, homes, asylums, dispensaries, morgue and all municipal and private charitable institutions. These halftone prints are in excellent condition and will be of interest to the collector of New York City history and architecture.

CONDITION

This 139+ year old Item is rated Near Mint / Very Fine. No aging. No creases. No surface rub. No tears. No water damage.

• Product Type: Original Halftone Print; Black & White / Grayscale
• Grade: Near Mint / Very Fine
• Dimensions: Approximately 4 x 4 inches; 10 x 10 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)

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