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Exquisite 1850s Steel Engraving - Beautiful Antique Print from The History of the United States. Artist: n/a - Engraver: n/a Published by John Tallis & Company, London Approximate Image Area Size: 4 1/2 X 5 3/4 inches Approximate Size With Decorated Border and vignettes: 6 1/2 X 8 inches Approximate Overall Size with margins: 7 1/8 X 10 1/2 inches St. Paul's Chapel, built in 1776, is the oldest public building which is in continuous use in Manhattan. George Washington worshipped here regularly. He had a designated pew and worshipped here during the two years that New York City was the nation's capital. Above his pew is an 18th-century oil painting of the Great Seal of the United States, which was adopted in 1782. Directly across the chapel is the Governor's pew, which George Clinton, the first Governor of the State of New York, used when he visited St. Paul's. The Arms of the State of New York are on the wall above the pew. Other historical figures who worshiped at St. Paul's were Prince William, later King William IV of England; Lord Cornwallis, who is most famous in this country for surrendering at the Battle of Yorktown in 1781; Lord Howe, who commanded the British forces in New York, and Presidents Grover Cleveland, Benjamin Harrison, and George H. W. Bush. The ornamental design of the "Glory" over the altar is the work of Pierre L'Enfant, who designed Washington, D.C. The "Glory" depicts Mt. Sinai in clouds and lightning, the Hebrew word for "God" in a triangle, and the two tablets of the Law with the Ten Commandments. A beautiful elaborate celtic like fleur de lis scrollwork decorative border surrounds the image, typical of a John Tallis type production. Little vignettes adorn the image, one at the top which depict A FEATHERED PEN WITH A SWORD RESTING A PIECE OF PAPER WHICH LOOKS TO BE LIKE THE "STAMP ACT", the bottom left vignette depicts TUMULTS OCCASIONED BY THE STAMP ACT and the bottom right vignette depicts SEIZURE OF THE LIBERTY SLOOP AT BOSTON, 1768. CONDITION: Light brown spots due to age, otherwise in Very Good Condition. Image area is clean, clear and sharp with beautiful detail and in Very Good Condition. Blank on Reverse side and printed heavier paper. This beautiful print would look great matted and framed. An art supply store can provide you with a selection of frames for old art treasures. NOTE THE FOLLOWING BEFORE YOU PURCHASE: This is a GENUINE ANTIQUE PRINT. It is NOT a modern reproduction, ie. a laser scan, photocopy etc. It is the original from the antique publication. This print was published on the date mentioned, or circa of the date mentioned at the top of the page. The term "print" is referred to an image on a piece of paper. The print I have for sale, like many antique prints that you see online, originate from an antique book or atlas publication. The publication may not always be known. If you have any questions, emails are welcome. N° de ref. del artículo 12446
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