OLD NEW YORK HOSPITAL ALBUMIN PHOTOGRAPH TAKEN BEFORE ITS DEMOLITION . For Sale

OLD NEW YORK HOSPITAL ALBUMIN PHOTOGRAPH TAKEN BEFORE ITS DEMOLITION ..

Up for is an authentic and original unpublished vintage albumen photograph of Old New York Hospital , unsigned by photographer Richard J. Murphy , 899 Bway, NYC

New York Hospital or “Old New York Hospital “ or “ City Hospital “ which was originally located on Broadway between Duane and Worth in lower Manhattan In 1771 , King George 111 granted a royal charter to establish The Society of the New York Hospital in the City of NewYork in America . Delayed by the Revolutionary War the hospital finally opened on January 3, 1791 at the above location.It was considered the oldest hospital in New York City and the second oldest hospital in the United States. In 1998 it merged with Presbyterian Hospital to form New York- Presbyterian Hospital.

This vintage photograph measures 8x 10.5 inches and mounted on a slightly larger sheet is fine condition. It is identified on the mount : “ The old N.Y. Hospital on Broadway “, and “ Photographed for E . L. Henry / Just before its demolition “ and features a handwritten photography credit and pencil illustration on its verso.

The albumin image of Old New York Hospital is good condition with only small blemish in the left lower corner and was cut unevenly and has age related soiling on it. There are two pin holes on the left side of the mount.

The albumin photo is housed in an archival board and archival plastic holder .

The Old New York Hospital albumin photograph comes with a Certificate of Authenticity issued by JD Autographs Inc.

Seller’s Note: Please carefully examine the photos to determine the condition of this item.