August 15 1916 (2 results)

Paperback. Condition: New. Print on Demand. This book explores the rise of art in the home as a secondary effect of World War I. When traditional imports from Germany and France were cut off in the early 20th century, American artists and designers were pushed to innovate and meet the rising demand for decorative items. This book reveals the significance of art in establishing a sense of peace, quiet, and stability in the home, arguing that the focus should be on quality over quantity for the homeowner more interested in evoking an emotional response than in filling a space. This book is a reproduction of an important historical work, digitally reconstructed using state-of-the-art technology to preserve the original format. In rare cases, an imperfection in the original, such as a blemish or missing page, may be replicated in the book. print-on-demand item.…

(TITANIC) Philip Albright Small Franklin (Philip A.S. Franklin,1 February 1871? 14 August 1939) President and Chairman of International Mercantile Marine Company (IMM) from 1916 to 1936. At the time of the Titanic disaster on April 15, 1912, Franklin was in charge of the White Star Line office and terminus affairs at IMM headquarters in New York City. ORIGINAL-AKTIE (2 S. quer 4°, violett) mit eigenhändiger Unterschrift "P.A.S. Franklin" als Vice-President und H.G. Mu.? als Treasurer, countersigned vom Transfer Agent der Hudson Trust Company, rs. handschriftliche Ergänzungen mit Namen und 3 weitere Unterschriften. 22.11.1915 - 100 Shares der International Mercantile Marine Company, Common Stock Certificate (Abbildung zeigt Muster).…