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Lithograph of the three-story Malvin B. Shurtz & Company, a purveyor of agricultural implements. The company was located at 19, 21, and 23 East Pratt Street in Baltimore, Maryland, between 1884-1887. The Eclipse Wind Engine, advertised on the print, was a geared windmill used to provide power on farms. It was invented by Reverend Leonard…

Malvin B. Shurtz & Co.

Description

Lithograph of the three-story Malvin B. Shurtz & Company, a purveyor of agricultural implements. The company was located at 19, 21, and 23 East Pratt Street in Baltimore, Maryland, between 1884-1887. The Eclipse Wind Engine, advertised on the print, was a geared windmill used to provide power on farms. It was invented by Reverend Leonard Wheeler in 1867 in Wisconsin. The scene in front of the building shows several people, horses and carriages, and a steam train engine. The text on the print reads: "Malvin B. Shurtz & Co., Eclipse Wind Engines, Southern Agents, Baltimore, MD, Six gold medals awarded."

Creator

Date

1886

Language(s)

Dimensions

39.7 x 54.7 cm

Object ID

McCauley L98

Extent

1 print

Resource ID

3700

Digital Publisher

Digital resource provided by the Maryland Center for History and Culture

Rights

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