1937 Print Rayon Factory Textile American Viscose Clothing Cloth Aikins FZ3

This is an original 1937 halftone print of a worker at the American Viscose Corporation. The caption writes, "Neither seed nor worm nor sheep made rayon but man; and in all the many years that man has woven cloth to put on his back, this is the only major textile fiber his own brain has ever conceived." The American Viscose Corporation was the first rayon factory in the United States and was built in 1910 in Marcus Hook, Pennsylvania. Photography by Russell Aikins.

CONDITION

This 74+ year old Item is rated Near Mint / Very Fine+. Light aging throughout. No creases. No natural defects. No surface rub. No tears. No water damage. Please note that there is print on the reverse.

• Product Type: Original Halftone Print; Black / White
• Grade: Near Mint / Very Fine+
• Dimensions: Approximately 4.75 x 6.5 inches; 12 x 17 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: plant, worker, woman, design, fabric

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