The Foster Mother 1874 YOUNG GIRL FOSTERING BABY CHICKS Harper's Matted Print

Description: This is an antique, bevel-matted engraving, from an old newspaper, HARPER'S WEEKLY, an illustrated newspaper published in 1874 The prints in this series are printed on what is called rag paper, an antique paper that is stronger and far more enduring than the newspaper we know today. The print is matted in an off-white acid free matte and is backed by a black acid free back-board which is NOT ATTACHED TO THE PRINT, but which should be kept with the print when framed. TITLE: THE FOSTER MOTHER (See pictures for smaller text.) ARTIST: SIGNED IN PLATE, BUT NOT LEGIBLE CONDITION: EXCELLENT -- The prints in this series are clear, clean, and bright. No creasing, tears or folds. A really fine image. Excellent definition. Nice clean, sharp lines, and wide margins. (NOTE: CREASE IN PRINT OCCURRED DURING PRINTING PROCESS. SEE UPPER LEFT CORNER.) This print is about 150 years old and guaranteed to be original. It is an authentic old print from the aforementioned newspaper and NOT A MODERN REPRODUCTION.The visible part of the print, including the white border (if any) is about 9 1/2" x 11 1/2". Matted the print measures 12" x 16". This is a standard size matte that will fit into a standard size frame.ALL OF OUR MATTED PRINTS ARE WRAPPED IN A CLEAR CELLOPHANE ENVELOPE THAT PROTECTS THE PRINT DURING SHIPPING AND IS PERFECT FOR GIFT GIVING. ABOUT THE MATSAll of our prints are bevel matted in a very high quality, and simple off-white/ivory matting. The backing, WHICH IS NOT ATTACHED TO THE PRINT, also meets the same high quality standard. We take pride in what we sell. Look at our feedback. All mats are acid-free and the small piece of tape used to attach the print to the top of the mat is artists tape. This print is truly ready to be framed and preserved.Some Comments about Our MatsAlways a wonderful transaction. Will buy again. Awesome Prints & Mats!!!!!Beautiful Print. Awesome Mat! Fab pkg. Rapid ship. Bought 4 MORE! A++++As always, a very fine print & mat, well-packed & promptly shipped: A+This print is better than I imagined, the mat is fabulous, everything is perfectTHANK YOU! JUST AS DESCRIBED. GREAT MATTING! A+A+A+Great vendor. Nicely packaged and matted. Highly recommend this vendor.Great matted print, excellent transaction in every way, A+++ - thank you!Thanks.... great item and nicely matted and shipped!!!Beautiful print and matte, great shape, great packaging, quick service.Beautifully matted, just as described. A+ seller!Great print artfully matted. Prompt service. Thanks. Great service-prompt delivery-beautifully matted-perfection! Will buy from again GENERAL INFORMATIONWe are happy to answer questions and can usually do so within 24 hours.If you purchase more than one print from our store please use the ebay shopping cart and pay for all items on a single invoice. Doing so will ensure that you get the best shipping discount. Normal 0 false false false EN-US X-NONE X-NONE

Price: 32 USD

Location: Brooklyn, New York

End Time: 2024-11-28T22:35:27.000Z

Shipping Cost: 9 USD