1894 J.H. Johnston & Co Jewelers Print Advertisement Clipping - 17 Union Square New York - Gilded Age - Ladies Watches - Ready For Framing

Antique Original 1894 J.H. Johnston & Co Jewelers Print Advertisement Clipping - 17 Union Square New York - Gilded Age - Ladies Watches - Ready For Framing

Measures Approx. 2-1/2" Wide by 3-1/8" Tall

In Very Good Antique Condition - Unmounted, Trimmed Edges, Toning Due To Age And History-Collectors Watermarked That Is Not On The Clipping.

This 1894 Advertisement From J.H. Johnston & Co., A New York-Based Jeweler Located At 17 Union Square, Promotes A Ladies' Watch Cased In 14 Karat Gold. The Watch Features An Open Face, Small Size, And Louis XVI Style, Reflecting Popular Design Trends Of The Late 19th Century. Priced At $25, The Timepiece Was Marketed As A Refined Accessory For Women. The Ad Also Encourages Readers To Request A Catalogue Of Diamonds, Watches, Jewelry, And Silverware, Highlighting The Company’s Broader Product Offerings During The Gilded Age, A Period Marked By Economic Growth And Expanding Consumer Markets In The United States. 

Product Photos Include A Watermark And Possibly An Object For Scale / Photography Purposes Only. Also, Product Listings May Include Newspaper Images, Display Photos Or Short Video Clips Relevant To The Item Which Are Not Included In The Purchase. The Product Title Is For The Exact Item Available.