McLewee's patent crystal prismatic cigar sign [advertisement].

Title: 
McLewee's patent crystal prismatic cigar sign [advertisement].

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Author/Artist: 
F. McLewee.
Publisher: 
New York : F. McLewee, [ca.1880-1885].
Description: 
1 leaf : col. ill. ; 24 x 15 cm.
Format of Material: 
Documents
Bib ID: 
130402
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Location: 
Secured Stacks - Documents
Call Number: 
130402
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Notes: 
Advertisement features image of cigar sign in black and red with text detailing "unequalled" beauty of the cut crystal prism surface.
"The latest novelty in light"; "brilliant, sparkling and attractive!"
F. McLewee was a New York manufacturer of special gas fixtures including "crystal prismatic gas signs, illuminators, and attractive novelties in light".
References listed on verso.
Shakespeare quote along upper edge: "For he doth give us bold advertisements".
Purchase; Charles B. Wood; 2012; 1000120450