December 2012 Auction Ends Tuesday, December 18th, 5pm Pacific
This lot is closed for bidding. Bidding ended on 12/18/2012
Rare set of Brooklyn Bridge opening ceremony documents, consisting of the invitation, ticket and program. Invitation to the 24 May 1883 celebration is addressed to New Yorker Edward F. Patchen. 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''. Admission ticket admits one and bears an embossed leaf design reading ''NY & BB'' to the lower right. Also printed by Tiffany & Co., measuring 6.5'' x 2.75''. The program lists the events of the ceremony, including an appearance by the President. The trustees, commissioners and engineers on the project are credited within. Runs 4pp., printed by Eagle Print, and measuring 5.75'' x 8.5''. Lot includes Tiffany & Co. embossed envelope. Each piece is in near fine condition.
Complete Set of Invitation, Ticket & Program to the Brooklyn Bridge Opening Ceremony -- Near Fine & Printed by Tiffany & Co.
Click above for larger image.