LEWIS COCHRAN CASSIDY
FABULOUS ANTIQUE
STEEL ENGRAVING
This beautiful engraving measures 3 1/2" x 4
1/2" on paper measuring 8" x 10 1/2".
Matted and framed it would make an outstanding addition to any antique print
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In the late 1800s many publications
were produces depicting scenes of the United States
and the world along with glimpses of art from
the famous museums of the world..
The majority of the population did not travel
and relied upon these publications
to see what the rest of America and the world
really looked like. They became familiar with
the famous paintings in Europe's museums from
the pictures they saw in these publications.
Photography was developed in the mid 19th century
and still in its infancy,
printing processes were developed to reproduce
these original photographs
in publication for the world to see what people,
places and the great art masterpieces
really looked like. Some of this wonderful historical
record has survived for us to study and enjoy today.
We are offering a collection of Steel Engravings
which appeared in one of these publication in 1874.
This is your opportunity to own and preserve
a piece of history
This engraving is over 100 years old, it is not a modern reproduction.
LEWIS COCHRAN CASSIDY, was born in New York City,
October 17th, 1829. When but three months old, his parents removed to Philadelphia.
He attended the Moyamensing public school, Eighth and Fitzwater Streets,
and the Philadelphia High School. In 1847, he commenced to study law in the
office of Hon. Benjamin H. Brewster, and was admitted to practice in 1850.
In 1851, he was elected a member of Assembly to represent, in part, the County
of Philadelphia in the State Legislature. He took so active a part in the
proceedings of the session, that his constituents wished to re-nominate him
the next year, but this he declined, and entered at once into the practice
of his profession. In 1852, he was elected Solicitor of the District of Moyamensing,
which honor the next year he declined. In 1854, the degree of A. M. was conferred
on him by Princeton College. In 1856, he was elected District Attorney for
the consolidated city, although only twenty-seven years of age. He soon acquired
great professional distinction by his able prosecution of the leading homicide
cases of West, English, Shurlock and others, who had secured, as counsel,
the then leaders of the bar. Although solicited to become the Representative
of the First District in Congress, where his nomination was equivalent to
an election, he steadily refused the honor. During the late war, he was in
favor of suppressing the Rebellion, taking an active part in the raising
of troops, and particularly among these the famous " Second Reserves," of
Pennsylvania. He was far in advance of his party in recognizing the rights
of the colored man under the Constitutional Amendments, having been always
opposed to the provisions of the Fugitive Slave law, steadily refusing to
support it personally or professionally. Since 1862, he has neither sought
nor permitted his name to be used for any office except in connection with
the Constitutional Convention, now in session, and the Board of Education,
in both of which bodies he is an active and earnest member, discharging the
duties of the latter with a sole eye to the education of the masses, and
particularly of the colored children. He it was who caused one of the public
school houses to he named after a well-known colored merchant, the late James
Forten. Though actively engaged in a large law practice, he finds time to
superintend the publication of The Day newspaper, of which he is the chief
proprietor, and which, is regarded as one of the most sprightly of the Philadelphia
penny press. During all his practice of many years, he has never lost a capital
case. His great success lies in his sound judgment, strong sense, and thorough
knowledge of the law, and of human nature. With these he has carried many
a jury, convincing them against their very will. He concentrates his facts
and forces of reason and argument. Few men, at the bar, waste so few words.
There is weight and point in all he says, and he never says anything after
he " is done," as a legal friend often remarks. His success offers encouragement
to youth, for talented as he is, he owes his present position chiefly to
persistent hard work.
Engraving
An engraving is an intaglio process of printing, where the design
to be produced is cut
below the surface of the plate (made of steel,copper or wood), and the incised
lines are
filled with ink that is then transferred to paper.
Our U. S. currency is a very good example of
the engraving process.
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