The latest in our series of limited edition archival prints for our nation's 250th: Raising the Liberty Pole. Our archival print is from the original I purchased, which is a hand-colored engraving published in 1888 by Joseph Laing and engraved by John C. McRae, after the painting by New York historical artist Frederick Augustus Chapman. The scene commemorates the spirit of Declaration of Independence through the raising of a liberty pole in a colonial town square. It includes a group of men hoisting the pole, revelers celebrating around them, a tavern sign bearing the portrait of King George III being pulled down, and members of the Sons of Liberty rallying supporters. A loyalist turns away in anger while a woman lifts her child in celebration, with others looking on. The text along the bottom reads . . . Raising the Liberty PoleDedicated to the American PeopleCommemorative of 1776The Centenary of Independence The sheet size of these archival prints is 12" x 16". The original, framed, was 28.5" x 37.5". We made our prints smaller than the original so more people could display them. Three notes: As with all of our historic prints, we've left in the signs of age. In this, it's the discoloration of the border. Framed, this will look just like an original. And for anyone who wishes to minimize that, the white border can be covered with a mat. If you would like a full-sized print, contact us for the timing and cost. The original hand-colored, framed engraving is available for purchase. It's the framed print pictured here. There are many more photos on the product page. This is the latest in our series of limited edition prints for the 250th. The first in our series was "Victory Forever." (We offered "Victory Forever" framed; these prints are only available unframed.) All prints are numbered. Sheet size of print: 12" x 16" About the paperweight and printing process: Printed on fine art grade 100% cotton rag, acid-free archival paper with archival inks. The original, which is framed, is available: 1888 hand-colored engraving of the Raising the Liberty Pole print — framed — 28.5" x 37.5"
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