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Memorial Lithograph.

Hartford E.B. & E.C. Kellogg: probably 1845-50.

A handsome colored memorial lithograph featuring a monument in the form of a pedestal with a stylized urn on top, set amidst other gravestones and rose bushes, under a weeping willow tree. In the background the scene stretches away starting with a churchyard, beyond that a hill, and beyond that a sailing ship. The monument has the printed legend "In Memory of", with no name or details filled in below. The Kellogg company has been called "Connecticut's Currier & Ives" they published a variety of popular prints from the 1840s to the end of the century. The imprint "E.B. & E.C. Kellogg" was used during the 1840s, 50s and 60s. A handsome lithograph with interesting details.

Colored lithograph. 11"x14" some foxing, and several folds several short closed tears, 1" and 1.5" long left margin cut on a bit of a bias.

Inventory #: 30829
Price: $ 375.00      



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