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Dimensions: 4" Diameter
Up for sale is an exceptional, authentic turn-of-the-century circular gummed paper luggage label for the historic Hotel Essex in Boston, Massachusetts. Dating to the 1900s–1910s era, this rare travel sticker features a stunningly detailed architectural engraving of the grand hotel building situated immediately adjacent to Boston's famous South Station (noted on the artwork as the "Main Entrance Terminal Station").
The artwork features early automobiles and horse-drawn carriages operating along Atlantic Avenue, Essex Street, and East Street. Emblazoned across the bottom is the classic period safety slogan: "ABSOLUTELY FIREPROOF." Measuring approximately 4 inches across, this label retains its original, unused water-activated gum adhesive on the reverse side. An incredible crossover piece of early New England transportation and hospitality ephemera that would look magnificent framed or added to a premium collection of antique globetrotter memorabilia.
Product Specifications:- Establishment: The Hotel Essex- Location: Atlantic Ave., Essex and East Sts., Boston, Mass.- Item Type: Antique Circular Gummed Luggage Label / Travel Sticker- Era: Early 20th Century (Circa 1900-1915)- Diameter: 4 Inches- Key Visuals: Hotel Essex Architecture, Boston South Station, Early Automobiles- Reverse: Original un-moistened gummed adhesive backing
Condition Report:This antique luggage label is in good, unused vintage condition - there is a slight crease on teh top left area .
