Post-Revolutionary War to Civil War
c. 1834 "The Presidents of the United States" Ornately Engraved Decorative Print and nicely Framed for Display
c. 1834 Presidential Print Engraved Broadside titled, "Presidents of the United States," from George Washington though Andrew Jackson, Printed in Green & Black on White Paper, Published by Humphrey Fields, New York, Framed, Choice Near Mint.
A rare large Broadside Style Presidential Engraving is titled, "The Presidents of the United States", measuring 25.25" x 19" (by sight), and has been professionally archivally double matted and framed to 33.5" x 27" under Plexiglas. It is printed in medium green and black on white print paper, at bottom reading published by "Humphrey Fields, 338 Bowery, New York."
The final paragraph reads: "The foregoing Sketch of the Lives of the Presidents, with little variation, was copied from the New-York Mirror, a weekly publication of the highest merit, and one that ought to be in the hands of every American Reader." Woodcuts of the Presidents are all sharp, crisp and clear.
This Engraving is highly illustrated with woodcut portraits of each President of the United States from George Washington to Andrew Jackson. A brief text biography accompanies each Presidential portrait. A large patriotic American Eagle with wings spread wide appears above, flanked by the Goddesses of "Liberty" and "Justice." Overall, highly attractive bright and clean with good color and has excellent eye appeal, meant to hang on display.