1855 Wood Engraving Building Scaffolding Painting Victorian Invention YSA2

This is an original 1855 black and white in-text wood engraving of an improvement in scaffolding used for building repairs or painting building facades.CONDITIONThis 159+ year old Item is rated Very Fine +++. Light foxing and aging. No creases. There is acid staining in this image. No surface rub. No tears. No water damage. Please note: There is printing on the verso. Product Type: Original In-Text Wood Engraving; Black / White Grade: Very Fine +++ Dimensions: Approximately 4.5 x 5.25 inches; 11 x 13 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) The mid-19th century might well be labeled the Age of Invention. New technologies and scientific discoveries prompted an explosion of new inventions which were duly described in the pages of Scientific American --the Advocate of Industry and Journal of Scientific, Mechanical