1881 Steel Engraving JC Buttre Art Eliza McCardle Johnson Portrait First LWH1

"Mrs. Andrew Johnson"

This is an original 1881 black and white steel engraving by John Chester Buttre (1821-1893) that portrays First Lady Eliza McCardle Johnson (1810-1876), the wife of Andrew Johnson (1808-1875), the seventeenth President of the United States of America during the Reconstruction era after the American Civil War.

CONDITION

This 132+ year old Item is rated Very Fine ++. Light aging throughout. Light creasing. Some light surface rub. Light water stain - right margin.

• Product Type: Original Steel Engraving; Black / White
• Grade: Very Fine ++
• Dimensions: Approximately 5.25 x 7.75 inches; 13 x 20 cm
• Authentication: Serial-Numbered Certificate of Authenticity w/ Full Provenance
• Protection: Packaged in a custom archival sleeve with an acid-free black board (great for display, gift-giving, and preservation)

Period Paper is proud to present a collection of steel and wood engravings from 1881 of portraits of First Ladies and the historical estates of American Presidents such as George Washington, Thomas Jefferson, James Madison, Andrew Jackson, and many others. This collection is perfect for anyone interested in the lives of the women of the White House, as many of the First Ladies in this collection, including Martha Washington, Dolley Madison, Rachel Donelson Jackson, Mary Todd Lincoln, and several others helped to shape the course of American history just as much as their husbands. To continue browsing this "stately" collection, simply click on the link provided beneath the condition paragraph. Enjoy!

Reproductive art by John Chester Buttre.

Keywords specific to this image: Government

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