Freedom to the Slaves Proclaimed January 1st 1863 by Abraham Lincoln, President of the United States

Currier& Ives

Published by Currier & Ives, New York, 1864

About this Item

Gorgeous copy of the famous Lincoln freeing slaves drawing with proper caption underneath. Ready to be hanged. Produced to highlight his 5accomplishment in the 1864 election which he won handily. Displayed in log cabin designed styled frame that can be touched up) offset with cream mat. Lithograph is hand colored and measures about 13 x12 print Minor indentation to gilt frame with no loss of paint Politically incorrect motif of Black family begging Lincoln for freedom (kissing his hand like a monarch) rather than receiving Lincoln and country's gratitude for the major contribution of Blacks in winning the civil war.Included is Freedom to the Slave by Henry Louis Vivian DeRozio essay (1827), 30pps reprint. Seller Inventory # 118699

Bibliographic Details

Title: Freedom to the Slaves Proclaimed January 1st...

Publisher: Currier & Ives, New York

Publication Date: 1864

Binding: Soft cover

Condition: Near Fine

Edition: 1st Edition