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Lot Number: 175
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Estimate Range: $2,500 - $3,500
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Calligraphic rendering of the Emancipation Proclamation titled: "A National Pen Picture" By Prof. D. T. Ames 1866

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1866-Dated, Exceedingly rare, Calligraphic rendering of the Emancipation Proclamation titled, "A National Pen Picture." being a Albumen Photograph of the original artwork, measuring 13” x 10” mounted on its original 16” x 13” photographer's heavy paper with Printed Caption below; By Prof. D. T. Ames Syracuse, N.Y., Framed, Photographic Image is Very Fine.

The Emancipation Proclamation is illustrated, shown signed by Lincoln, together with Calligraphic Portraits of President Abraham Lincoln, his Cabinet, and Generals Grant, Sherman, Sheridan, and Thomas. A rendition of “The Constitution Of The United States Of America” drawn immediately below the central Emancipation Proclamation and Portrait of Lincoln. The Hand-drawn Portraits along with everything imaged is Calligraphy by Professor D. T. Ames. No others in this large format Photograph have been traced at auction since 2006; one recorded in OCLC (University of Pennsylvania). Framed under glass, measuring fully to about 20” x 17” in what appears to be its original Civil War period frame. Dampstaining at bottom left and with minor wear to mount, the image is slightly retouched; stated to have an early owner's inscription and inked stamps on its verso, not examined out of its frame. Text in small print at bottom below the photograph reads: “A Photograph from an original Pen Picture, (32 x 42 inches,) embracing the portraits of Lincoln, his Cabinet,...” etc. plus, Entered by Act of Congress 1866.
The Emancipation Proclamation, was issued by President Lincoln on January 1, 1863, it declared that "all persons held as slaves" within the rebellious states "are, and henceforward shall be free".
Keywords: Emancipation Proclamation, Abraham Lincoln, Photograph, Albumen, Constitution, Portrait, 1866
Lot Number: 175
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