1919 Ad L E Waterman Ideal Fountain Pen Broadway Writing Desk Boston SCA3

This is an original 1919 black and white print ad for the Waterman's Ideal Fountain Pen from the L. E. Waterman Company of 191 Broadway, New York. CONDITIONThis 92+ year old Item is rated Very Fine ++. Light aging throughout. Moderate wrinkling. No natural defects. No surface rub. No tears. No water damage. Product Type: Original Print Ad; Black / White Grade: Very Fine ++ Dimensions: Approximately 4.75 x 6.25 inches; 12 x 16 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) Waterman's Fountain Pen. Inventor Lewis Waterman, of New York, began his career as an insurance broker. The legend goes that while Waterman was meeting with an important client, the pen he was using leaked all over a critical document that was to be signed by the client. Upon Waterman's return, after attempting to retrieve a new document, he foun