DescriptionSepia-tone photogravure portrait of Charles M. Jacobs in engraved silverplate presentation frame dated N.Y., May 7th, 1908. Engraved at lower right: NEW YORK May 7th, 1908. Presented by William Bradley, Contractor, on the occasion of the through connection of the PENN. R.R. TUNNELS into NEW YORK by the meeting of THE BERGEN HILL TUNNELS. CHARLES M. JACOBS, CHIEF ENGINEER. Domed-top silverplated decorated table frame, no glass; 8-3/4" high x 9-5/8" wide; blue velvet insert back with folding easel. Bottom edge marked at center, stamped lettering: Mfd. & plated by Reed & Barton 73 Frame may be considered as Arts-and-craft, Mission or Secessionist style. ---- Jacobs was an important figure in railroad tunnelling and engineering. He was also Engineer-in-Chief at the same time for the Hudson & Manhattan Railroad (now known as PATH - Port Authority Trans-Hudson) which opened its first tunnel on Feb. 28, 1908 at Hoboken. ---- engraving / photograph / photographic /