Raynors HCA 2014-11
This lot is closed for bidding. Bidding ended on 11/6/2014
c. 1880s Civil War Era theme, metal illustration printing plate with three separate illustration images, including: Smuggling Slaves, Uncle Tom's Cabin & Stephen Douglas. The "Master" Printing Plate measures 9.25" x 6.25" overall and depicts the following three separate print Illustration images. There are (3) separate copper plate illustrations set onto one larger zink metal plate, apparently used in a publication showing all three upon one single page, each with its individual text below its image. 1. "Stephen A. Douglas, the 'lil giant," (in debate stance), 5.5" x 2.75". 2. "A poster for Uncle Tom's Cabin," (the dogs hunting down Tom), 2.75" x 2.25". Banner above image reads; "THE FAMOUS JARRETT & PALMER LONDON COMPY SLAVINS ORIGINAL AMERICAN TROUPE / CONSOLIDATED WITH", and text below image; "UNCLE TOM'S CABIN." 3. "Smuggling Slaves to freedom via the Underground Railroad." This image is quite similar to the story of Henry "Box" Brown, who had "shipped" himself to freedom, by traveling to Philadelphia in a wooden crate that was disguised as a "cargo" box, 3" x 2.75". Left to right: William Johnson, J. Miller McKim, Henry Box Brown, William Still; last on right is unknown. Address on box: 'W. JOHNSON. Arch st. Philadelphia. This side up with Care.' Caption: 'THE RESURRECTION OF HENRY BOX BROWN AT PHILADELPHIA, Who escaped from Richmond Va. In a Box 3 feet long 2 1/2 ft deep and 2 ft wide.' Kramer, del.; of L. Rosenthal, Phila. Overall, an important page would be thus be printed from this master plate, bearing three major Black historic scenes and personalities that shaped the Civil War era. Unique. Fine condition.
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