Raising the Liberty Pole

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Date1888

Engraver John C. McRae (American, active c. 1845 - 1870)

Geography Published - United States

Medium/TechniqueInk and watercolor on paper; hand-colored engraving

DimensionsOverall (H x W): 24 1/4 in. x 31 in. (61.6 cm x 78.74 cm)

Credit LineGift of Mr. and Mrs. Robert B. Gibby, 1984

Object numberWB-14B1

DescriptionThis print image shows the raising of a liberty pole in a village center on a festive occasion with many spectators, some appear to be disgruntled loyalists; in the background, several men are removing a sign bearing the likeness of King George III.

MarkingsPrinted in ink below the bottom left corner of the image: "Painted by F. A. Chapman". Printed in ink below the bottom right corner of the image: "Engraved by John C. McRae N.Y." Printed below image: "Copyright 1888 by Joseph Luing. / "Raising the Liberty Pole." / Commemorative of / 1776 / Dedicated to the American People The Centennial of Independence."

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