1915 Print New York Subway Accident Collapse Wreckage - ORIGINAL HISTORIC ILW2

This is an original 1915 halftone print of the collapse of the New York City subway on September 22, 1915. The caption writes, "The upper photograph shows the wrecked car and the small army of rescuers at work, the middle view shows rescuers removing one of the bodies, and the bottom view gives a good general idea of the accident."

CONDITION

This 96+ year old Item is rated Near Mint / Very Fine. Light aging throughout. Light creasing. No natural defects. No tears. No water damage. Please note there is printing on the reverse.

• Product Type: Original Halftone Print; Black / White
• Grade: Near Mint / Very Fine
• Dimensions: Approximately 6 x 8.75 inches; 15 x 22 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: death, catastrophe, disaster, New York

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