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An antique Wood Engraving poster from Frank Leslie's Illustrated Newspaper
Displays two of the most significant buildings related to the …
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An antique Wood Engraving poster from Frank Leslie's Illustrated Newspaper
Displays two of the most significant buildings related to the Civil War in Charleston Harbor, South Carolina - Fort Sumter and Castle Pickney
The Battle of Fort Sumter marked the beginning of the American Civil War on April 12, 1861
Castle Pinckney functioned as a prisoner-of-war camp and artillery position.
Printed by Frank Leslie's Illustrated Newspaper, which covered topics related to US politics from 1855 until 1922, later renamed to Leslie's Weekly. It is considered to be the first successful pictorial newspaper in America
All original, period hand tinted with aquatints
Neatly framed and mated in a modern metal frame
Measurements: Approx. 30.25" x 24.25" framed; 20.75" x 15.75" the plate inside mating
Weighs about 9 lbs. 4 oz.
Condition: Very Good overall. Please see photos below. All original. Colors are still vivid. Minor discoloration and age spots, notably around the central fold. Displays very well.
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- Dimensions
- 30.25ʺW × 2ʺD × 24.25ʺH
- Styles
- Illustration
- Frame Type
- Framed
- Art Subjects
- Seascape
- Period
- Late 19th Century
- Country of Origin
- United States
- Item Type
- Vintage, Antique or Pre-owned
- Materials
- Paper
- Condition
- Good Condition, Original Condition Unaltered, Some Imperfections
- Color
- Off-white
- Condition Notes
- Very Good overall. Please see photos below. All original. Colors are still vivid. Minor discoloration and age spots, notably around … moreVery Good overall. Please see photos below. All original. Colors are still vivid. Minor discoloration and age spots, notably around the central fold. Displays very well. less
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