Mary Elizabeth. Lith. & Pub. By N. Currier. Entered According to Act of Congress in the year 1846 by N. Currier, in the Clerk's office of the District Court of the South Dist. of NY. 152 Nassau Col. Spruce St. N.Y., Hand-colored engraved lithograph depicting a woman in a blue dress with red curtains behind her. Frame measures 15 x 11". 

****Please note this print has not been examined outside of frame.****

In fair condition. Normal age-related toning around edges of engraving. Blue, yellow, and red colors remain attractive, if not vibrant. Lettering at bottom edge is a little difficult to read from age-related wear. Wooden frame is scuffed at edges but otherwise presentable. Please ask questions, if any, before purchasing. 

   Nathaniel Currier (1813 – 1888) was an American lithographer. He headed the company Currier & Ives with James Ives.The Pendletons were the first successful lithographers in the United States, lithography having only recently been invented in Europe. Currier learned the process in their shop. In 1833, he subsequently went to work for M. E. D. Brown in Philadelphia. The following year, in 1834, Currier moved to New York City, where he intended to start a new business with John Pendleton but Pendleton backed out, and the new firm became Currier & Stodart and lasted only one year. Currier & Ives are best known as creators of popular art prints, such as Christmas scenes, landscapes, or depictions of Victorian urban sophistication; however, the firm also produced political cartoons and banners, significant historical scenes, and further illustrations of current events. Over the decades, the firm created roughly 7,500 images.

Attractive Hand-colored lithograph entitled "Mary Elizabeth." Gift quality. 

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