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1879 Ad for “Asbestos” Liquid Paints

Published September 4, 2013

Posted in Old Ads & Classifieds
and tagged 1870s

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… And, it can be applied by the most inexperienced painter. Great news!

advertisement - June 12th, 1879 — advertisement – June 12th, 1879

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Washington, D.C., circa 1919. "Chesapeake & Potomac Telephone Co. switchboards." Harris & Ewing Collection glass negative.

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Maine Ave. SW 1865

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Proposals

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