Sold for:
$2,800
$2,800
[Prints & Drawings] Patent Illustrations for Numerous Early American Amusement Rides. 1890s – 1910s. Group of four framed collections of trimmed patent drawings and descriptions for approximately 150 different carnival rides, amusement device, and other machines. Formerly of the American Museum of Public Recreation at Coney Island, New York (numerous museum stamps on panels), in heavy original wooden frames each divided into six panels. Approx. 57 x 51” each. Light to moderate soiling, a few backing panels chipped.
Auctioneer:
Potter & Potter
Date:
2016-07-23
