1881 Article MA Charitable Mechanic Association Exhibition Building Floor MAB1

This is an original 1881 two-page print article about the Exhibition Building of the Massachusetts Charitable Mechanic Association. This institution was one of the oldest mechanic's associations in the United States, and one of the first to hold exhibitions of manufactures and the arts, having held its first exhibition of this kind in 1837, being anticipated in this undertaking by only a single institution- the pioneer in establishing the custom of holding exhibitions in this country- the Franklin Institute of Pennsylvania. This article also illustrates a floor plan of the Building. Please see both images.

CONDITION

This 130+ year old Item is rated Very Fine ++. Light aging throughout. No creases. No natural defects. No tears. No water damage. Please note there is some light bleed through and a few small yellow blemishes.

• Product Type: Original Print Article; Black / White
• Grade: Very Fine ++
• Dimensions: Approximately 9 x 12.5 inches; 23 x 32 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: architecture, architectural design

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