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George Washington Revolutionary War Magic Lantern Wood Slide John C McRae Art

$ 45.4

Availability: 100 in stock
  • Time Period Manufactured: 1900-1924
  • Photo Type: Magic Lantern Slide
  • Framing: Glass Slide Mounted in Wooden Frame
  • Country/Region of Manufacture: United States
  • Antique: Yes
  • Color: Color
  • All returns accepted: ReturnsNotAccepted
  • Subject: Military & Political
  • Listed By: Dealer or Reseller
  • Modified Item: No
  • Region of Origin: US
  • Date of Creation: 1900-1909
  • Original/Reprint: Original Print
  • Size Type/Largest Dimension: Small (Up to 7")
  • Vintage: Yes

    Description

    President General George Washington At Valley Forge Magic Lantern Wood Glass Slide Antique Revolutionary War Art Print. 1700's Rare Drawing Colorized Print on Glass mounted in wood. I tried to find the artist, but haven't found his or her name yet. I used google Image search and found its actually a 1780's drawing of George Washington in solemn thought before crossing the Delaware. They also led me to the valley forge title, but I believe from the looks of it the second is the proper title.  https://historicipswich.org/2016/12/19/george-washington-returns-to-mount-vernon-christmas-eve-1783/?hcb=1
    I looked a bit more and found it described as a Thanksgiving print, and described as a John C McRae engraving. He was an engraving artist active 1850-1880.  Several other people claim him as the artist or at least an engraver of these prints. Whoever actually painted or drew the picture did it a long time ago and prints seem to be hard to come by. This is an original 100+ year old print on glass, that I'm sure of. It was hand colored/tinted as well.