Lot 643: Presidential Broadside, First 11 Presidents

Presidential Mexican War era scrolling broadside or "print on sticks" lithograph depicting the first eleven (11) American presidents, Washington – Polk, surrounding a shield with the seals of the 28 states, including the newly admitted state, Texas. Designed by Augustus Mitchell, and printed by Peter S. Duval in Philadelphia. Circa 1845-46. Housed under glass in an ebonized wood frame. Sight: 31 3/4" H x 41" W. Framed: 36 1/8" H x 45 1/2" W. Note: this patriotic scrolling broadside or print on sticks was intended for hanging on a wall in a public setting and is notable as one of the very earliest American color lithographs.

PROVENANCE: Living Estate of JoAnn Newland, Arcadia, Tennessee.

CONDITION: Fair condition with overall toning, tears, cracks, scattered dampstaining, cracks, and losses to paper. Appears to have fabric reinforcement behind the lower center vignette depicting a harbor scene.