Antique 1893 Early Offset Lithograph after C. H. Weisgerber "Birth of Our Nation's Flag" Inscribed to L. C. Schrickel of Cincinnati

Item Details

An antique 1893 certificate from the American Flag House and Betsy Ross Memorial Association, featuring an early offset lithographic reproduction after the original oil painting by C.H. Weisgerber, titled Birth of Our Nation’s Flag, presented to Cincinnati pharmacist L. C. Schrickel, Ph. G. M. D., as inscribed in calligraphed ink to the lower right. 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.’ This work is not framed, awaiting presentation of choice.

Condition

- paper is dilapidated, torn and discolored, with major loss and damage around edges and corners.

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Item #

17CIN168-207