Document Cover Page Inscribed with Lewis H. Latimer’s Name and Address
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This is an aged and heavily worn document cover, with brown discoloration, creases, and torn edges. The handwritten inscription on the cover includes the name "L. H. Latimer," followed by “fecit 1886." (The term “fecit” is Latin, indicating that the cover or its enclosure was “made by” Lewis Latimer in 1886. ) Below this, the inscription lists "New York" and an address: "324 East 55th St." The ink has faded slightly over time but remains legible. The document appears to be a protective cover for important papers, potentially related to Lewis H. Latimer’s work or personal records.
Lewis H. Latimer, a pioneering Black inventor and draftsman, lived and worked in New York City during this period. The date of "Jan 15, 1886" places this document within the timeframe when Latimer was actively involved in electrical engineering, working alongside notable figures like Alexander Graham Bell and Thomas Edison. The address listed, "324 East 55th St.," Lewis and Mary Latimer’s home at the time.
Latimer Family Papers (1870-1996 ) [QPL Full Collection]
"L. H. Latimer" "fecit 1886" "New York" "324 East 55th St."
"L. H. Latimer" "fecit 1886" "New York" "324 East 55th St."