
1904 Lithograph H.U. Wallace Engineer Illinois Central Railroad H.A. Thiede CPC1
H.U. Wallace This is an original 1904 black and white in-text lithograph illustrated by H.A. Thiede of H.U. Wallace, the Chief Engineer of the Illinois Central Railroad. CONDITIONThis 109+ year old Item is rated Near Mint / Very Fine+. No creases. No natural defects. No surface rub. No tears. No water damage. Please note: There is printing on the verso. Product Type: Original In-Text Lithograph; Black / White Grade: Near Mint / Very Fine+ Dimensions: Approximately 4 x 7.5 inches; 10 x 19 cm Authentication: Serial-Numbered Certificate of Authenticity w/ Full Provenance Protection: Packaged in a custom archival sleeve with an acid-free black board (great for display, gift-giving, and preservation) P>Period Paper has obtained an unusual collection of prints with character sketches of Chicago movers and shakers from 1904. These men (yes, they are all male) were active in the business, industrial, and professional life of the city, and they are depicted here in a cartoon-style