1918 Print Railway Administration Barges Mississippi - ORIGINAL HISTORIC ILW2

This is an original 1918 halftone print of motor barges being designed and constructed by the Railway Administration for transport and shipping purposes along the Mississippi River between New Orleans and St. Louis. The bottom image is of the river port at Louisville, Kentucky, bustling with water traffic. CONDITIONThis 93+ year old Item is rated Very Fine +++. Light aging throughout. Light creasing. No natural defects. Some light surface rub. No tears. No water damage. Please note there is printing on the reverse. Product Type: Original Halftone Print; Black / White Grade: Very Fine +++ Dimensions: Approximately 5.75 x 9 inches; 15 x 23 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) Keywords specific to this image: boats, shipping, economy, stimulus, growth, boating, waterway, steel, towboats, dock, launch, launching,