^Lot 229 George Eastman

American inventor and entrepreneur (1854–1932), founder of the Eastman Kodak company, whose invention of roll film revolutionized photography and helped make the once-specialized art and craft a popular pastime. Notorized DS, signed “Geo. Eastman, Pr.,” nine pages, 8.5 x 11, July 10, 1917. A contract for the construction of “a 5,000,000 gallon reservoir and connecting sewers” at the company premises in Greece, New York. Housed in the original folder, but missing the cover. Light company ink stamp over the upper portion of Eastman’s signature (not affecting legibility) and mild handling wear, otherwise fine condition. An excellent example of Kodak keeping up with his expanding empire.