1875 Ad Antique Clark S. Merriman Immersion Dry Suit Water Survival Paul Boyton

This is an original 1875 black and white print ad for a waterproof lifesaving dress from C. S. Merriman, Patentee, 16 Murray Street, NYC. Captain Paul Boyton introduced this lifesaving floatation device or immersion suit to all Europe.

CONDITION

This 140+ year old Item is rated Very Fine +++. No creases. No surface rub. No tears. No water damage.

• Product Type: Original Print Ad; Black / White
• Grade: Very Fine +++
• Dimensions: Approximately 2.25 x 2.5 inches; 6 x 6 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)

Period Paper is pleased to present a collection of antique in-text wood engravings and advertisements from Frank Leslie's Illustrated Newspaper, 1875-1876. These engravings and ads provide an excellent historical record of people, places, and events important to mid-Victorian America. This collection includes not only medical quackery ads, but many images from the 1876 Centennial Exposition. The Exposition was a World's Fair held in Fairmount Park, Philadelphia from May 10 to November 10, 1876, to celebrate the 100th anniversary of the signing of the Declaration of Independence in Philadelphia.

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