Civil War Era Chromo-Lithograph Painting Print Bencke Scott CHILDREN AD SIGN

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Civil War Era Chromo-Lithograph Painting Print Bencke Scott CHILDREN AD SIGN:
$125.00

New to , but have been collecting for 40 years, and now it\'s time to sell.

This is great early chromolithograph print entitled \"Little Students\". The only 2 other original prints of this image I could find are located in a Philadelphia gallery and in the United States Library of Congress. \"Little Students.\" Boston: D. Lothrop & Co., 1872. Chromolithograph by Hencke & Scott. 13 x 16 1/4. Mounted on board, as issued. With original label and in period frame. Very good condition.

A charming example of a American post-Civil War chromo-lithograph. These prints, popularized by Louis Prang, were intended to allow middle class families to own art work that had the appearance of original paintings, but without the same cost. This print was issued by Daniel Lothrop, who in 1868 began to publish children\'s books, adding a children\'s magazine, Wide Awake, in 1875. This particular image is kind of a sign or promotion piece for his books, which are clearly shown being read and sitting on the floor and table, each elaborate binding and title clearly depicted. An most unusual aspect of the print is the cover of the book in the bottom right has a promissory note for $1,000, referring to \"The Thousand Dollar Prize Series.\" It is possible that this print was intended to be hung in book stores, or perhaps was given out to subscribers, but whatever its history, it is a charming example of American chromo-lithography.

Great image of little girls reading, and what looks like a teacher or pastor, reading to girls in another room. This was produced shortly after the Civil War, and the clothing and appearances of the people are representative of that era.

There is one small scrapeon the edge on the top right, otherwise excellent condition. A rare find - ready for your collection!

BUY IT NOW! or make an offer, I just might take it.