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Brooklyn Bridge Invitation

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Brooklyn Bridge Invitation
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Brooklyn Bridge opening ceremony invitation and program, dated 24 May 1883. Originally called the ''New York and Brooklyn Bridge'' as is displayed on the invitation. Invitation, measuring 9'' x 6.5'', is addressed to ''Mr. Geo L. Wilcox'' by ''The Trustees of the New York and Brooklyn Bridge'' and is printed on heavy Tiffany & Co. cardstock, with an elaborate vignette of the bridge and numerous boats. The program, measuring 5.5'' x 8.25'', is on 2pp. and details the ''Opening Ceremonies'' and ''Programme of exercises.'' Both near fine.