Brochure for The only Naphtha Launch, power launch, Gas Engine & Power Company, Morris Heights, New York, 1893

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Collection Type

Ephemera

Date

1893

GUSN

GUSN-258145

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Machinery - General - Folder 2
Brochure for The only Naphtha Launch, power launch, Gas Engine & Power Company, Morris Heights, New York, 1893
(current record)

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        Brochure for The only Naphtha Launch, power launch, Gas Engine & Power Company, Morris Heights, New York, 1893 (current record)
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Description

The brochure describes the features of the Naphtha Power Boat with images and testimonials. The Launch was exhibited in the Transportation Building of the World's Columbian Exposition, 1893.

Details

Descriptive Terms

advertising
business (commercial function)
machinery
naphtha launches
boats
world's fairs
industrial expositions
brochures

Physical Description

1 brochure ; 4 1/2 x 4 1/2 inches

Collection Code

EP001

Collection Name

Ephemera collection

Reference Code

EP001.01.073.01.02.009

Image Dimensions

4 1/2 x 4 1/2 (HxW)(inches)

Credit Line

Gift of Greg Smart, October 2000.

Places

New York City (New York state)

Record Details

Material Type

brochures

Other Organizations

Worlds Columbian Exposition (1893 : Chicago, Ill.)

Description Level

Item

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