Andrew Jackson, Personally-Presented Souvenir Card and
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Description
Lot of 2. Souvenir card, 2.75 x 3.25 in., featuring shoulder-length portrait of Andrew Jackson printed by Bufford, Boston, ink inscribed on reverse: "Dined with the Genl. in 1840 at the Hermitage 17 miles from Nashville Tenn./ J. Rutherford Worster, M.D. / After dinner the Genl. presented me the Likeness." General Jackson regularly gave these cards to visitors.
Small format hand-colored lithograph, 10 x 14 in. including margins. Death of Genl. Andrew Jackson. New York: Nathaniel Currier, 1845.
Condition
Lithograph card, with some staining along lower margin, few stains near or on Jackson's face. Ink inscription on reverse strong and legible.
Lithograph of Jackson's death, even toning with exception of margins (likely framed previously). Short tear along left edge, extending slightly into lithograph. Some corner and edge wear. Spotting on reverse.
Presently in excellent working condition. Cowan's does not guarantee working condition of these items at the time of purchase.Â
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