1881 Antique Tools Allens Pneumatic Riveting Machine Scientific American Illustrated Vintage Article

This 142+ year old ORIGINAL vintage article, Portable Pneumatic Riveting Machine, was carefully removed from Scientific American, published in 1881.  

Article is 1 page with 2 illustrations / engravings, and was taken from the Scientific American, dateline November 12, 1881. 

Print size is 11 x 15.5"    (SA00218)  10/23

Condition:  Good with some foxing and light soiling due to age.  Please see photos.

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