Alexander Hay Ritchie (American, 1822-1895) After Francis Bicknell Carpenter (American, 1830-1900) The First Reading of the Emancipatio

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Alexander Hay Ritchie (American, 1822-1895) After Francis Bicknell Carpenter (American, 1830-1900)

The First Reading of the Emancipation Proclamation Before the Cabinet. Signed and titled in the plate, with the names of the President and cabinet members printed beneath the image. Mezzotint on paper, image size 21 x 32 1/2 in., framed. Condition: Toning, acid burn, not examined out of frame.
Estimate $300-500


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