Details
Creator Muringer, Caspar, artist.
Contributor Schussele, Christian, 1826?-1879, artist.
P.S. Duval & Son, printer.
Dainty, John, publisher.
P. S. Duval & Son, publisher.
Title In defence [sic] of the Union and the Constitution. [certificate] [graphic] / C. Schussele delt.; on stone by Muringer; printed in oil colors by P. S. Duval & Son, 22 South 5th St., Philada.
Publisher Philadelphia: Published by P. S. Duval & Son & John Dainty
Date c1861
Physical Description 1 print: chromolithograph; 74 x 55 cm.(29 x 21.75 in.)
Description Certificate, containing an allegorical scene, issued in recognition of the military service of Pennsylvania volunteers during the Civil War. Shows the female allegorical figure of Columbia (i.e., United States), her head covered by the American flag, holding laurel wreaths and the Constitution in her outstretched hands, as she stands over a woman huddled on the ground with her children. To the left, a soldier, holding a rifle, stands on his guard, in front of them, while at his feet lay the ruins of a cannon. In the background, Independence Hall, cityscape, and the masts of ships are visible. Also includes a gold border with ornamental details, American eagles, and a variation of the Pennsylvania state seal.
Is referenced by Wainwright 182
Notes Philadelphia on Stone
POS 371
Historical Society of Pennsylvania: Bc 525 S 395
Muringer, a French-born lithographer, was probably the father-in-law of Christian Schussele who was married to still life artist Cecelia Muringer Schussele.
Subject Independence Hall (Philadelphia, Pa.)
Columbia (Symbolic character)
Geographic subject United States -- History -- Civil War, 1861-1865 -- Military personnel -- Union.
Genre Chromolithographs -- 1860-1870.
Certificates -- 1860-1870.
Allegorical prints -- 1860-1870.
Printer Dainty, John, publisher.
P. S. Duval & Son, publisher.
Location Historical Society of Pennsylvania | HSP Bc 525 S 395