Scientific American, Vol. 63, July-December 1890
THF252050 / Scientific American, Vol. 63, July-December 1890
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Artifact Overview
Artifact Details
Artifact
Magazine (Periodical)
Date Made
July 1890-December 1890
Creators
Place of Creation
Collection Title
Location
By Request in the Benson Ford Research Center
Object ID
2016.0.8.1
Credit
From the Collections of The Henry Ford.
Material
Paper (Fiber product)
Technique
Printing (Process)
Bookbinding (Process)
Color
Black-and-white (Colors)
Dark red
Dimensions
Height: 15.5 in
Width: 11.5 in
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