In Congress, July 4th, 1776. The unanimous declaration of the thirteen United States of America [engraving]
P&E L1978.29.3ff [mod]
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Title
In Congress, July 4th, 1776. The unanimous declaration of the thirteen United States of America [engraving]
Variant Title
General George Washington
Description
1 print ; on sheet 72 x 57 cm.
Call Number
P&E L1978.29.3ff [mod]
Note
Bust of Washington to the front, head to the left, in unform. Circular medallion, with border 1/16, surmounted by an eagle, with flags on either side, trumpets, and two cornucopia, at the head of a folio sheet containing the Declaration of Independence with facsimilie signatures, surrounded by 15 medallions, two of which contain portraits of John Adams and Thomas Jefferson, with border 7/16, surrounded by oak leaves, and the arms of the 13 original states. In the lower margin are a listing of the state names that correspond to the medallions. Below the engraving is reads: "To the people of the United States this engraving of the Declaration of Independence is most respectfully inscribed by their fellow citizen, Wm. Woodruff." Just below to the left it reads: "Copy right Secured." In the middle it reads: "Published by Phelps & Ensign 7 1/2 Bowery, N.Y."
At the bottom of the print, it reads: "This is an authentic copy of an original steel engraving of the Unanimous Declaration of the 13 United States of America. From the library of H.G.C. Hill, 320 N. Madison Ave., Clearwater, Fla. 33515. An extremely rare document; it should be framed and kept as a collector's item."
When consulting Hart, this variation of the engraving has the portrait of Washington from #117, which is after Trumbull, and the border is 1/16, and Hart attributes it to the engraver Stephen H. Gamber. The remaining portions of the engraving are the same as described in #596 which is attributed to Woodruff and the borders on the medallians are 7/16 with pearls, but the bust of Washington is supposed to be after Stuart and the border should match the madallians. In addition, the publisher on this variation does not match the the publishers on any variation of either #117 or #596. Hart indicates that #596 is an earlier state of #117. This variation appears to be some combination.
At the bottom of the print, it reads: "This is an authentic copy of an original steel engraving of the Unanimous Declaration of the 13 United States of America. From the library of H.G.C. Hill, 320 N. Madison Ave., Clearwater, Fla. 33515. An extremely rare document; it should be framed and kept as a collector's item."
When consulting Hart, this variation of the engraving has the portrait of Washington from #117, which is after Trumbull, and the border is 1/16, and Hart attributes it to the engraver Stephen H. Gamber. The remaining portions of the engraving are the same as described in #596 which is attributed to Woodruff and the borders on the medallians are 7/16 with pearls, but the bust of Washington is supposed to be after Stuart and the border should match the madallians. In addition, the publisher on this variation does not match the the publishers on any variation of either #117 or #596. Hart indicates that #596 is an earlier state of #117. This variation appears to be some combination.
Indexed In
Hart, Charles H., Cat.of the engraved portraits of Washington, var. of 596 which is believed to be an earlier state of 117.
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