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Antique 1880 Illustration of Trenton, Alabama, Campsite With Thornton Family

$495

£374.16

€429.18

CA$690.05

A$751.18

CHF 398.72

MX$9,038.27

NOK 5,052.38

SEK 4,629.41

DKK 3,205.09

About the Item

An interesting piece of southern USA history... a watercolor and pencil illustration of a Trenton, Alabama campsite with members of the Thornton family. Created by an artist just after the reconstruction era in Alabama, dated March 1, 1880. Inscriptions read: JM [monogram mark, difficult to dicipher] 3.1.80 Camp Thornton - Loffont [?] Mtn. in the distance Trenton Ala. Tony - Jim Thornton [two men seated together] Jory Overland [lower right, artist?] Pearson Thornton [written next to the African American figure on the left] Beautifully matted and mounted in a birds eye maple frame. Frame measurements are 15.75"H x 12.75"W Illustration measurements are 5 inches square. See last photo of the illustration unframed. It appears it was cut out of a larger sketchbook. In as found condition, ready to hang. Framed in a modern birds eye maple frame behind glass. Matting around the illustration is acid-free. Close up photos provided are of the illustration unframed, so as to provide clarity.

Dimensions:
Height: 15.75 in (40.01 cm)Width: 12.75 in (32.39 cm)Depth: 1 in (2.54 cm)
Style:
Folk Art (In the Style Of)
Materials and Techniques:
Paint,Paper
Place of Origin:
United States
Period:
Late 19th Century
Date of Manufacture:
1880
Condition:
Wear consistent with age and use.
Seller Location:
Centennial, CO
Reference Number:
1stDibs: LU7687245263112

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