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Bureau of Standards making extensive tests of glass building blocks. Washington, D.C., June 20. Classic, Historic Print

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Historic Framed Print, Fireplace in Negro hut, 17-7/8" x 21-7/8", Image: 16" x 20"

Beautiful historic reproduction print from the Library of Congress collections.

Created 1864 Apr 25 Gift, J.P. Morgan, 1919 (DLC/PP-1919:R1.1.149) Civil War dra

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Drawn from the Library of Congress archive, this print depicts Bureau of Standards making extensive tests of glass building blocks. Washington, D.C., June 20. Classic. The Library holds one of the most comprehensive collections of American and international historical prints in the world.

Library of Congress record: Created 1938 June 20 Title from unverified caption data received with the Harris & Ewing Collection. Gift; Harris & Ewing, Inc. 1955. General information about the Harris & Ewing Collection is available at Bureau of Standards making extensive tests of glass building blocks. Washington, D.C., June 20. Hollow glass building blocks are being used more and more extensively for structural purposes when both greater light distribution and air conditioning are required. Extensive tests to determine the strength of glass block walls and their resistance to wind pressure and moisture penetration. A.N. Finn, Chief of the glass section, is inspecting some 8 x 4 feet.

Choose the ready-to-hang framed version or the unframed print for custom presentation. A thoughtful gift for anyone who loves history and art. Free shipping on all US orders (domestic 48 states). Snapsh

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