Framed chromolithographic portraits of George and Martha Washington
by WASHINGTON George MIDDLETON E. O
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Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, United States
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About This Item
1864. (WASHINGTON, George and Martha) MIDDLETON, E.C. Framed chromolithographic portraits. Cincinnati: E.C. Middleton, 1864. Together, two framed pieces. Paper on canvas, oval image measures 13-1/2 by 16-1/2 inches; handsomely framed, each piece measures 19 by 22 inches. $6500.Mid-19th-century chromolithographic portraits of George and Martha Washington, laid on canvas, each in a contemporary gilt frame.Cincinnati engraver Elijah C. Middleton used a unique method of lithographyprinting on canvas-backed paper in oil-based inksto produce color images of unusually high quality that were still affordable. Starting around 1861, his portraitsoften of figures such as George and Martha Washington, Abraham Lincoln, Daniel Webster or General Grantwere prized not just locally, but even drew the attention of East Coast markets and competitors. A few minor cracks to frames, a few spots of discoloration to Martha Washington portrait, not touching her face. Near-fine condition.
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- Bookseller
- Bauman Rare Books (US)
- Bookseller's Inventory #
- 107431
- Title
- Framed chromolithographic portraits of George and Martha Washington
- Author
- WASHINGTON George MIDDLETON E. O
- Book Condition
- Used
- Quantity Available
- 1
- Date Published
- 1864
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- Gilt
- The decorative application of gold or gold coloring to a portion of a book on the spine, edges of the text block, or an inlay in...