December 2014 Auction Ends Tuesday, December 16th, 5pm Pacific
This lot is closed for bidding. Bidding ended on 12/16/2014
Rare invitation to the Brooklyn Bridge opening ceremony on 24 May 1883. The focal point of the card is an etching of the suspension bridge stretching across the East River to connect Manhattan and Brooklyn. Its original name, the ''New York and Brooklyn Bridge'' is printed in the largest font. Single-page invitation by Tiffany & Co. measures 9'' x 6.5''. Recipient's name is hand-addressed as Mr. Albert Wooton. Light toning and staining, else near fine.
Invitation to the Opening Ceremonies of the Brooklyn Bridge
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