RAIL ROAD CELEBRATION BALL caption title

by Memphis, Charleston Railroad

$225 · Offered by Bartleby's Books

Memphis, TN : 1857. Invitation to a Celebration Ball for the completion of the railroad. Beige paper printed in gold, 18 x 12 cm., edges along three sides, a blind-embossed ornate frame in left corner. Some separations at folds, light soiling. Text reads: Rail Road / Celebration Ball./ The Corporation and citizens of Memphis solicit the / pleasure of your presence at a Ball to be given in / Celebration / of the / Completion / of the / Memphis and Charleston Railroad, / at the / Exchange

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