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

$495
£379.36
€436
CA$695.25
A$778.12
CHF 407.32
MX$9,452.69
NOK 5,171.87
SEK 4,880.54
DKK 3,253.36

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:
  • Place of Origin:
  • Period:
  • Date of Manufacture:
    1880
  • Condition:
    Wear consistent with age and use.
  • Seller Location:
    Centennial, CO
  • Reference Number:
    1stDibs: LU7687245263112

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