Broadside (mounted) Theatre, benefit and last appearence of Mr. Duff, August 30,1830.(note with broadside locates the theatre on site of 36 West Chestnut St. )
Woodcut print on tan, wove paper, done in black ink and hand colored, rectangular shape with vertical orientation. Paper print is mounted with three hinges on cream-colored matboard. Frame is a simple 19th century square profile, brown frame (not original to artwork) with hanging ring at top edge.
Within a single-line border is an image of a female scrivener, in profile, facing viewers left. She is dressed in a blue Empire gown and seated on a tan klismos chair with a strange device underneath (a green pyramid supporting a ball which in turn is surrounded with red balls). Woman has red dot on cheek as well as in a void in her hair. She holds a feather quill in her left hand and a book held up in right hand. Upper left corner of print has a red line painted to delineate a triangle which is painted blue.
Heavily inked lines and large expanses such as hair, book and shoes. All paint is semi-transparent watercolor except for the red which is very thick, opaque and now cracking.
Image is attributed to David Bixler (farmer and folk artist) who produced hand-colored prints such as this as well as portraits, maps, decorated auction bills, taufscheins, religious texts, flowers, etc. He also cut tombstones. See article written by Miriam E. Bixler as well as Papers for Birth Dayes, both in the paper file.
Provenance
This Bixler print is from the Paul Flack collection and is only being brokered through Ron Trauger.
See also: P02.17.1 a Bixler print of stag, P02.27.1-2 prints by Clement Bixler.
Generally very good except for two significant U-shaped tears near top where someone tried to pull piece away from the hinges. (A third hinge holds piece 1/3 from bottom.) Small dog-eared corner at top right. Darkened paper overall. A test of the pH pen indicates all mounting board is neutral or acid-free.
Object ID
P.01.59.1
Notes
David Bixler and his brother Absolam (d. 1884, a potter, woodcarver and farmer) were sons of Abraham Bixler (d. 1847) who owned a sawmill on Muddy Creek in Brecknock Twp. David Bixler lived on the road from Dry Tavern to Reamstown in Brecknock Twp.
Consult paper file for references, prices and copy of "David Bixler, Folk Artist" by Miriam E. Bixler, published in the Journal of the Lancaster County Historical Society, vol. 81, No. 1, 1977.
A) Linoleum print of "Passmore's House 1760" by Melissa M. Coleman (signed). Black ink on off-white/beige laid paper. See photocopy in accession files.
B) Front of mat (in 2 pieces now), title and signature on mat.
Slight discoloration (brownish) along top corners on front caused by yellowing (orange) tape adhesive remnants on back side. Black marks front left side and three on back.
Japanese Embassy Print 1860 Black wood framed print of water-colored May 26, 1860 Harper's Weekly Print of 'The Landing of the Japanese Embassy with Treaty in a box at Navy Yard Washington.' Large steam-paddle ship in background with crowds on it and in
Japanese Embassy Reception Print 1860 Black wood framed print of water-colored May 26, 1860 Harper's Weekly Print of 'Reception of the Japanese Embassadors by the President at the White house, May 17, 1860.' Inside large hall with mirrors and chandeliers
Colorized print depicting the violent 1763 attack by the Paxton Gang against the local tribe of Susquehannock peoples, called "Conestogas" by the English. This print was created in 1841, for Events of Indian history by James Witmer.
Print of portrait of President James Buchanan. Buchanan stands in center, facing left with his right hand on a small book that rests on a table. Behind him is an upholstered chair with an eagle and shield on the seatback.
Washington's Triumphal Entry into New York, Nov. 25th. 1783.
Description
Chromolithograph entitled "WASHINGTON'S TRIUMPHAL ENTRY INTO NEW YORK, NOV. 25TH. 1783." Large brilliantly colored print depicts George Washington and other military officers riding on horseback along street toward viewer's right. Spectators line the street, and others observe from balconies and windows. Creator signed at lower left "C. Inger, lith." Mounted with glazing in modern 2-tone gold frame with spattered black paint.
At bottom is above title; smaller print along lower border of print is "Published by William Smith, 702 South Third Street." and "Entered according to Act of Congress in the year 1860 by Geo. T. Perry in the Clerk's Office of the District Courth of the Eastern District of Pennsylvania" and at right "Printed in Oil Colors by P.S. Duval & Son, Philadelphia."
Colored political print or broadside by Nathaniel Currier of New York, depicting James Buchanan and his running mate John C. Breckenridge beneath an eagle and the word "Union." Created for the election of 1855-56. Framed in a natural reddish-brown softwood frame & block corners with cream-colored window mat. Window mat reveal is 12 1/4" high by 8 5/8" wide.
President and Vice-President are depicted in 1/4-length portraits within ovals surrounded with acanthus leaves with their names below them. At top and sides is stage drapery. Above portraits is the American eagle with wings outstretched over U.S. flags and the motto "ONE COUNTRY__ONE CONSTITUTION___ONE DESTINY" above and "UNION" below. Below portraits is a female figure posing with helmet, shield and spear, below which is curling ribbon emblazoned with the words: "THE DEMOCRATS CHOICE FOR PRESIDENT AND VICE PRESIDENT FROM 1857 TO 1861."
Title at bottom reads: "GRAND NATIONAL DEMOCRATIC BANNER/ PRESS ONWARD." Above this in small print is: "Entered according to act of Congress in the (year) 1856 by N Currier, in the Clerk's Office in the Distr. Court of the Southern Distr. of N.Y." Partially hidden by the window mat is "LITHOGRAPH BY N. CURRIER, 152 NASSAU ST. N.Y."
Note: James Merritt Ives was not promoted to partner with Currier until 1857.
Provenance
Acquired from the estate sale of Anne Bausman Woodcock; descended in her family until offered for sale at Conestoga.
Generally good conditon with surface losses (silverfish?) at top right, top center, around Buchanan's face and bottom center through wording. Pressure sensitive tape two inches long visible at bottom left edge. Frame has been refinished and abraded. Recent reframing.
Object ID
P.01.58.1
Place of Origin
New York, New York
Credit
Gifted in memory of Doris Herr by her friends, Heritage Center Collection
Print of Queen Victoria. Frame is black, painted wood, round, with heavy moulding. Picture has reddish-tinted background. Victoria wearing jewelled crown; long, heavy earrings, necklace. Brownish-red hair and blueish eyes. Copper twisted wire attached
4 1/4" diameter circular wood frame painted black on front. Glass covers the drawing of Queen Victoria with gold-colored crown and dangling earrings.
Opening is back with black paper. Eyebolt holding a metal/wire ring on center back at top for hanging.
