1874 Wood Engraving Art Joseph Gillots Pen Factory Birmingham UK Victorian YTGA1

"Manufacture of Steel Pens" This is an original 1874 black and white in-text wood engraving of illustrations that depict factory workers manufacturing steel dip pens at Joseph Gillot's works in Birmingham, West Midlands, England, United Kingdom during the Victorian era. CONDITIONThis 139+ year old Item is rated Very Fine +++. Light aging throughout. Light creasing. There is light bleedthrough on this piece from the verso. Please note: There is printing on the verso. Product Type: Original In-Text Wood Engraving; Black / White Grade: Very Fine +++ Dimensions: Approximately 11 x 13.5 inches; 28 x 34 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) Period Paper is pleased to present a collection of wood engravings from The Graphic, 1874, of paintings and illustrations by artists such as Sydney Prior Hall, Henry Woods, He