Declaration of Independence copper plaque. New York: Samuel H. Black, 1859. 7.25 x 8 in., framed to 10 x 11 in. Central medallion approx. 88 mm. Copyright legend at bottom. Black was a prominent New York City electrotyper in the mid-19th century. Here he has cast the text of the Declaration of Independence in full surrounding a reproduction of the obverse of C.C. Wright's medal commemorating the signing, itself after the Trumbull painting. Completed with facsimile signatures and decorative borders. Provenance:Marvin Lieber Collection of Early Photographica Condition: Very minor areas of discoloration at corners within borders.
Declaration of Independence copper plaque. New York: Samuel H. Black, 1859. 7.25 x 8 in., framed to 10 x 11 in. Central medallion approx. 88 mm. Copyright legend at bottom. Black was a prominent New York City electrotyper in the mid-19th century. Here he has cast the text of the Declaration of Independence in full surrounding a reproduction of the obverse of C.C. Wright's medal commemorating the signing, itself after the Trumbull painting. Completed with facsimile signatures and decorative borders. Provenance:Marvin Lieber Collection of Early Photographica Condition: Very minor areas of discoloration at corners within borders.
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