Details
Creator Lang, Manson, artist.
Contributor Kimmell & Forster, printer.
Henry & William Voight, publisher.
Title Columbia's noblest sons [graphic] / Manson Lang, 542 Broadway, New York; Lithog. & printed by Kimmel & Forster 254 &n 256 Canal Str. N.Y.
Publisher New York : Henry & Wm. Voight
Publisher N.Y. New York. 1865
Date 1865
Physical Description 1 print : lithograph ; sheet 48 x 61 cm (19 x 24 in.)
Description Memorial print published after the assassination of Abraham Lincoln in April 1865 containing portraits, allegorical figures, vignettes, and pictorial details. Depicts Columbia, depicted as a white woman and attired in classical garb and a Phrygian cap, crowning a bust-length portrait of George Washington (left) and bust-length portrait of Lincoln (right) with laurel wreaths. Flagpole finials with flags appear as wings behind her. Documents, partially rolled, associated with Washington and Lincoln, the "Declaration of Independence 1776" and the "Emancipation Proclamation 1863," appear below the portraits of the presidents. Each president's life dates are inscribed on the edge. On the left are vignettes with scenes from the Revolution depicting the Boston Tea Party "Dec. 18th 1773"; the signing of the Declaration of Independence "July, 1776"; and the British surrender at Yorktown "Octr. 19, 1781." On the right, are vignette scenes of the Civil War depicting the bombardment of Fort Sumter "April 14th, 1861"; an encounter between an ironclad and two wooden ships ("Progress"), and Lincoln's triumphant arrival via coach with an African American driver in Richmond "6th April 1861." Latter vignette also includes an African American man cheering in the crowd. Vinery details frame the vignettes. Columbia's right foot rests on the British lion, and an American eagle emerges from behind her other leg. On the ground, near her feet, rest cannons, cannon balls, and broken shackles.
Is referenced by Reilly, 1865-9
Notes Title from item.
Name of publisher and date from copyright statement: Entered according to Act of Congress in year of 1865 by Henry & Wm. Voight [illegible] D[istrict of] N[ew York].
Reproduced and described in The Lincoln image, p. 194-195, 197.
Gift of Gordon Wright Colket, 1970.
Description revised 2021.
Access points revised 2021.
Subject Lincoln, Abraham, 1809-1865 -- Portraits.
Washington, George, 1732-1799 -- Portraits.
African American men.
Allegories.
Columbia (Allegory)
Slavery -- Confederate States of America.
Geographic subject Great Britain -- Foreign relations -- United States.
Great Britain -- Symbolic representation.
United States -- History -- Civil War, 1861-1865.
United States -- History -- Revolution, 1775-1783.
Genre Allegorical prints -- 1860-1870.
Lithographs -- 1860-1870.
Political cartoons -- 1860-1870.
Printer Henry & William Voight, publisher.
Location Library Company of Philadelphia| Print Department| political cartoons 1865-9 [7879.F]
Accession number 7879.F