Prints from Seth Kaller, Inc.

The second in a series of four racist political cartoons published in 1864 by Bromley & Company, which was closely affiliated with the Copperhead New York World newspaper. These prints sought to undermine Abraham Lincoln's chances for reelection by branding him as a "miscegenationist" and playing on white fears of "race-mixing." The cartoon scene pictures… Saber más sobre este artículo

On a cold, wet day, March 4, 1841, President Harrison delivered the longest inaugural address in history. Harrison wrote the entire speech himself, though it was edited by his soon-to-be Secretary of State, Daniel Webster. Webster said afterwards that in the process of editing the text, he had "killed seventeen Roman proconsuls." Contracting pneumonia, Harrison… Saber más sobre este artículo

"Mercy! mercy on me. What fellows those Baltimoreans are. After the example of the Alexandrians I thought I had nothing to do but enter the Town and carry off the Booty. And here is nothing but Defeat and Disgrace!!" A masterpiece of design and composition. [WAR OF 1812]. WILLIAM CHARLES. Print. John Bull and the Baltimoreans. Satirical… Saber más sobre este artículo

Frank Leslie published this print as a premium for his new family magazine, Frank Leslie's Chimney Corner, and copyrighted it on April 8, 1865, just a week before Lincoln's death. The image, created by engraver Henry B. Major and lithographer Joseph Knapp, portrays Lincoln, flanked by the First Lady and Vice President Andrew Johnson, greeting Julia… Saber más sobre este artículo

1871. No binding. Fine. Print. Ruff-Necked Hummingbird, [1871]. Best known for his seminal Birds of America, Audubon's prints are among the world's most recognized images. The Birds of America octavo edition was published in 6½"" x 10"" (approximate size) volumes, depending upon the publisher's binding. The first octavo edition, in seven volumes, sometimes referred to as the ""royal… Saber más sobre este artículo

[ABRAHAM LINCOLN]. Print. Abraham Lincoln. The Nations Martyr. Assassinated April 14th. 1865. Currier & Ives, New York, N.Y., 1865. 1 p., 13½ x 18 in. Light toning. By recycling stock images, Currier & Ives could issue "rush" prints of important 19th century events, thus providing Americans with graphic depictions of current events. Based on Anthony… Saber más sobre este artículo

Showing Union troops arriving in Philadelphia from New Jersey via ferry and marching in formation towards the Union Volunteer Refreshment Saloon, cheered on by Philadelphians. Text at the bottom lists members of the committee and men willing to accept donations for the saloon. This image became a choice souvenir for soldiers passing… Saber más sobre este artículo

Best known for his seminal Birds of America, Audubon's prints are among the world's most recognized images. JOHN JAMES AUDUBON. Print. Harlequin Duck, [1871]. 14 x 12 in. framed. The Birds of America octavo edition was published in 6½" x 10" (approximate size) volumes, depending upon the publisher's binding. The first octavo edition, in seven volumes, sometimes referred… Saber más sobre este artículo

[ABRAHAM LINCOLN]. Currier & Ives. Lithograph, New York, 1865. In 24 x 29 in. hand-gilt frame. From the hairs on Lincoln's head to the fabric of his suit, this lithograph is a beautifully detailed rendering and remains, even with a few areas of foxing, a commanding showpiece. Historical Background The copyright date of "1865" along the bottom… Saber más sobre este artículo