Framed Prints
Framed Print of Westward the march of empire takes it flight
Westward the march of empire takes it flight. A grand Whig campaign broadside, with text A brief sketch of the principal events in the lives of William Henry Harrison, and John Tyler... written by Benjamin Owen Tyler. The biographies highlight the candidates public careers and (in Harrisons case) military exploits. The text is framed by two Doric columns supporting medallion portraits of Harrison supporters New York Senator Nathaniel P. Tallmadge and Virginia Senator William C. Rives. (See also The Shipwreck, no. 1840-41, for another commentary on this alliance.). Above the two portraits are seated figures of Liberty and Justice respectively. Flanking each is a cornucopia. Spanning the tops of the columns is a fasces, on which rests an eagle holding an olive branch and arrows in his talons, and a banderole inscribed with the title in his mouth. Behind the eagle a large sun rises. The columns and their bases are inscribed with the names of distinguished military figures, in a few cases accompanied by their historic words. On the bases are illustrations of War of 1812 battles Tippecanoe and Lake Erie. Beside each column grows a tall stalk of corn. Inset in the text are portraits of Harrison and Tyler and, below, a view of Harrisons residence at North Bend. Date c1840. Westward the march of empire takes it flight. A grand Whig campaign broadside, with text A brief sketch of the principal events in the lives of William Henry Harrison, and John Tyler... written by Benjamin Owen Tyler. The biographies highlight the candidates public careers and (in Harrisons case) military exploits. The text is framed by two Doric columns supporting medallion portraits of Harrison supporters New York Senator Nathaniel P. Tallmadge and Virginia Senator William C. Rives. (See also The Shipwreck, no. 1840-41, for another commentary on this alliance.). Above the two portraits are seated figures of Liberty and Justice respectively. Flanking each is a cornucopia. Spanning the tops of t. Mary Evans Picture Library makes available wonderful images created for people to enjoy over the centuries. © Mary Evans / Library of Congress
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Media ID 7297497
Modern Frame 14"x12" (36x31cm)
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Wood effect frame, card mounted, 10x8 fade resistant photo print. Overall outside dimensions 14x12 inches (36x31cm). Environmentally and ozone friendly, 40mm wide x 15mm Polycore® moulding has the look of real wood, is durable and light and easy to hang. Biodegradable and made with non-chlorinated gases (no toxic fumes) it is efficient; producing 100 tons of polystyrene can save 300 tons of trees! Prints are glazed with lightweight, shatterproof, optical clarity acrylic (providing the same general protection from the environment as glass). The back is stapled hardboard with a sawtooth hanger attached. Note: measurements provided are estimated outer dimensions, which include both the image and the frame. While we aim to keep sizing consistent, exact dimensions may vary slightly due to differences in print size or production requirements, which may result in a variation in the overall size (up to approximately 2.5cm (1"))
These are individually made so all sizes are approximate
Estimated Image Size (if not cropped) is 18.6cm x 24.4cm (7.3" x 9.6")
Estimated Product Size is 31cm x 36cm (12.2" x 14.2")
