(Atlantic City, New Jersey) New York: Harper's Weekly, 1890. $275.00

"The Bathing Hour on the Beach at Atlantic City"

In the 19th century, before photography became commonplace, newspapers and periodicals were illustrated with wood engravings. Many of the best artists of the day earned their bread and butter creating the original designs for these prints and engraving them. In this case, A.B. SchultsFrank H. Schell shows the beach crowded with people, most of whom are wearing what appears to be street clothes and many of whom are holding parasols for protection from the sun. The lengthy and opinionated accompanying text states among other observations that "Atlantic City oves its existence to the proximity and summer temperatures of Philadelphia..." the boardwalk is clealy shown as are the very substantial and many buildings lining the shores.

These minutely detailed original prints provide wonderful glimpses into the daily life of the period and provide invaluable information concerning the architectural detail of specific locations and individual buildings.

16 x 11 inches, sheet.
Hand colored wood engraving.
Excellent condition.