{"product_id":"document-administratif-ancien-marseille-1942-travaux-publics-hydraulique","title":"Old administrative document Marseille 1942 public hydraulic works","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eAFW - Antique France Worldwide\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eDescription\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis period administrative document, dated March 26, 1942, is an original archive related to public works and hydraulics in Marseille. Presented on a wooden backing, it is a typed memo intended for the Chief Operations Engineer, concerning the use of a davit from the Société Nautique at the port of Teuil. The sheet shows a typical layout for official correspondence from the early 1940s, with typewriter printing on thick cream-to-yellowed paper, characteristic of old documents.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eThe main text, which is clearly legible, details the installation of a davit for maneuvering light boats weighing less than 600 kg, with mentions of the need for an electrical supply and the opinions of the Sites Commission. Several handwritten annotations are visible at the bottom of the page, written in ink, providing clarifications and a technical agreement dated and signed \"Marseille, March 30, 1942.\"\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eThe sheet is held by an original metal fastener, visible at the top left. The paper shows significant signs of wear: dog-eared corners, creases, small marginal tears, and archive patina. The typography is regular; some corrections and handwritten additions appear in the right margin and at the bottom of the page, attesting to real professional use and circulation within administrative services.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eThe visible format is that of a large rectangular sheet, probably A4 or similar, with no precise dimensions indicated. The paper's texture shows a slight grain and uniform yellowing, typical of period archives. No watermark or official letterhead is visible on this side, but the document's structure and tone confirm its institutional use.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eThis type of memo, with double typing and period handwritten annotations, constitutes a piece of local history regarding the organization of port and nautical infrastructure in Marseille during World War II. The handwritten signature and date add to its authenticity and documentary interest.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eCondition\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eUsed item sold as is: paper wear, creases, damaged corners, small marginal tears, visible patina and archive stains. The whole remains stable and legible.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eDid you know?\u003c\/b\u003e Port davits, mentioned in this document, are essential equipment for handling light boats. Their use became widespread in French ports at the beginning of the 20th century, facilitating launching and hoisting operations thanks to the introduction of electricity in port infrastructure.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eAFW Reassurance\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFast and careful shipping by a professional seller specializing in archives and old documents. Appropriate packaging to ensure the document's preservation during transport.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003ci\u003eKeywords: Marseille archive, old administrative document, 1942 typed memo, vintage public works, port hydraulics, original manuscript, yellowed paper, nautical davit, World War II, port archive, old French document, vintage paperwork\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"AFW","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":54489655804231,"sku":null,"price":13.99,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0989\/5152\/8775\/files\/s-l1600_f1a45fdb-bd65-465e-81b7-fc8df8f07cec.jpg?v=1785631266","url":"https:\/\/shop.antiquefranceworldwide.com\/en\/products\/document-administratif-ancien-marseille-1942-travaux-publics-hydraulique","provider":"AFW","version":"1.0","type":"link"}