1896 Splendid Vintage Victorian Print The Roof Gardens of New York City - Under the Glass Roof of the Olympia drawn by T. Dart Walker

1896 Splendid Rare Vintage Victorian Print The Roof Gardens of New York City- Under the Glass Roof of the Olympia- drawn by T. Dart Walker. Spectacular bit of New York History contained in this beautiful original black and white Pen and ink sketch taken from a copy of Harper's Weekly Magazine. Charming and elegant this is a perfect examp[le of how the elite beat the heat during the sweltering summer days of the late Vicotrian period. The beautiful people of the day flocked to the gayly alluring roof garden theaters an oasis of cool fresh air full of fricolity and fashion over one hundred years ago. Each roof garden kept guests amused with choruses of cuties in scant costumes, refreshing beer, wines and champagne and plenty of socities leading beauties both off stage and on. Artist T. Dart Waalker has captured the lively yet refined atmosphere of the Olympia- complete with stra baotered escorts in perfect evening attire and ladies wielding stunning fans of Japanese originas against the heat. Wonderful example of the art and artifice of New York more than a century ago. Page is in good minus condition with a tear at the bottom which dose not at all affect the summer scene of romance and revelry. Measures 12 x 16 and will be a stunning addition to any decor matted and framed. Prints of this type are becoming increasingly scarce and are a wonderful way to preserve lost bits of American popular history. Add it to your collection today! All items at A Fine Madness Collectibles are guaranteed original Vintage, Antique Ads, Prints, Artwork, Postcards, Hollywood and Paper Ephemera- never reproductions or copies. You are buying from a seller and collector of over twenty years standing. Question? Feel free to contact me with any prior to purchasing. I welcome want lists- in my various travels you never know what I will run across! Now for the fine print! Shipping to be determined following the end of auction- insurance is included in the price of the first item- and afterwards mandatory for both buyer and seller protection. All items are shipped in padded envelopes , encased in mylar/plastic sleeves with cardboard backing for added protection. I prefer Paypal on-line payments and will also accept money orders and cashier's checks. I do ship internationally- through paypal on-line payments and money orders, cashier's checks drawn on American banks. Shipping costs vary contingent upon buyer location. I offer USPS and also Ups depending upon buyers choice. Most items that measure under 12 x16 can fit easily into a priority flat rate box for around $10.00 contingent upon weight. I do offer shipping discounts on multiple-item sales. If you are planning to purchase more than one item simply let me know- then I can send one invoice when you are through making your selections! Browsers Welcomed-Buyers Adored! Just a note- anyone who wishes to purchase delivery confirmation or a tracking number simply add $2.75 to the amount of any purchase. Keep an eye on the shop this month- many new, novel unique and fabulous items will be added!