1893 Offset Lithograph "Birth of Our Nation's Flag"

Item Details

After C.H. Weisgerber (American; 19th/20th century)
Birth of Our Nation’s Flag
Offset print on paper
Signed to plate
Embossed stamp to lower right corner

An 1893 certificate from the American Flag House and Betsy Ross Memorial Association. This early offset lithographic print is a reproduction after the oil painting by C.H. Weisgerber, titled Birth of Our Nation’s Flag. It was presented to Cincinnati Fred Bauersfeld, as inscribed in calligraphed ink to the lower right. The printed text reads, “The first American Flag accepted by Committee and adopted by Resolution of Congress June 14th, 1777, as the National Standard was made by Betsy Ross in 1776 at 239 Arch Street, Philadelphia in the room represented in this picture. The Committee: Robert Morris and Hon. George Ross, accompanied by General George Washington, called upon this Celebrated Woman and together with her suggestions produced our beautiful Emblem of Liberty.” The print is presented behind glass with gesso over wood frame.

Condition

- print has water damage toe edges, some side tears, foxing to paper, colors are still vibrant; chips to wood frame, back shows moderate wear.

Dimensions

- measures frame.

Item #

ITMG164408