Waterman Lily Ormsby after John Trumbull
DECLARATION OF INDEPENDENCE
JULY 4th 1776
Large Engraving

1876

DECLARATION OF INDEPENDENCE JULY 4th 1776.

Engraved by Waterman Lily Ormsby after a painting by John Trumbull

Published by Cole & Co, New York. Undated but likely circa 1876 or earlier to celebrate the centenary of the signing of the Declaration July 4th, 1776.

Nice full margins with the illustrated, numbered key with corresponding names of all the signers present at lower edge of print.

Housed in it's original, Victorian Eastlake style frame. Etched burled walnut , bordered effectively by gilt and retaining it's original 19th century glass. 

The print was removed, cleaned and photographed and the original cedar backing was replaced with acid-free board. Additionally, minor restoration was performed to the original frame with gesso loss and large chips restored (particularly at the corners of the frame).

391/4 x 291/4 inches (in frame)
331/2 x 231/2 inches (image sight within frame)

See multiple photos attached, where we attempted to to show the print and it's frame in different lights and angles.

In very good condition with light age toning(from former cedar backing) and some light and minor foxing. A small 1 inch feathered tear at the top edge margin. Original  frame showing wear, rubbing to gilt edges of frame and overall charming aging remains. Otherwise a rare and important large historical print with clean, full margins.

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