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1844 Currier Lithographic Print of First Eleven U.S. Presidents through Polk

Currency:USD Category:Collectibles Start Price:180.00 USD Estimated At:300.00 - 400.00 USD
1844 Currier Lithographic Print of First Eleven U.S. Presidents through Polk
Post-Revolutionary War to Civil War
First Eleven US Presidents Currier Lithographic Color Print
1844-Dated, Hand-Colored, N. Currier Lithographic Print of First Eleven U.S. Presidents, Washington to Polk, Choice Very Fine.
1844 Printed by N. Currier (of Currier & Ives) to commemorate President Polk’s election. This Handcolored Print features the images of the Ten Presidents that preceded Polk, with George Washington at the center and a classic vignette of the Signing of the Declaration of Independence just above Polk’s image and measures 9.75” x 13.75” (by sight) in a handsome decorative modern frame, measuring fully to 17.75” x 21.75”. This Print shows overall tone and a small dampstain in lower left by Van Buren/Tyler. Lower right corner shows a small crease or perhaps a repair. Not examined outside of frame. A pleasing historical print, ready for display.