Ca. 1865 Antique Currier & Ives Print, Newfoundland Dog & Girl, Civil War Era
$13.19
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- Type: Print
- Dog Breed: Newfoundland
- All returns accepted: Returns Accepted
- Material: Paper
- Country/Region of Manufacture: United States
- Return shipping will be paid by: Buyer
- Restocking Fee: No
- Refund will be given as: Money Back
- Item must be returned within: 30 Days
- Condition: Good. Has been cut down and reframed; Light water stain on one lower border; 2 small flattened edge tears.
- Animal Class: Dog
Description
This genuine antique Currier & Ives hand-colored lithograph print, ca. 1865, “MY FIRST PLAYMATE,” pictures a devoted Newfoundland dog (black with white chest) held by a little blonde girl in a green armchair.
The Civil War era print, bearing the address of 152 Nassau St., New York [City] is age-toned, with 2 small edge tears and top right corner tear, all flattened and not immediately noticeable under the frame’s glass. Its borders have been cut down and it has been reframed in a 14″ x 11″ 20th c. mottled tortoise/gilt frame which has slight wear to its finish. New sturdy hanging wire on back.