Rare Brooklyn Bridge opening ceremony original commemorative piece, the image of New York's bridge die-pressed on a wooden tile made from a surplus of the beams used in the actual construction. These souvenirs were distributed by Lord & Taylor department store for the grand opening on 24 May 1883. Verso is pressed with a dozen lines of facts including the bridge's measurements and the names of its engineers. Measures 4.25'' x 2.75''. Framed to an overall size of 8 x 9 inches. Some darkening to wood, else near fine.

 Obverse with image of the famed bridge and the words "Brooklyn NY Bridge." Artist name, unreadable, on lower left. Reverse reads "Cost $15,000,000; Commenced Jan. 3. 1870. Opened May 24. 1883; Length 5,988' Width 85'; New York Approach 2492'; Brooklyn Approach 1801'; Centre Span 1595 ½'; Thickness of Cables 15 ½"; Height Above High Water; Towers 276 2/3' Roadway 118' Centre Span 135'; New York Mayor: Franklin Edson; Engineers: John A. Roebling and Washington A. Roebling; Brooklyn Mayor, Seth Low.