(SLAVERY AND ABOLITION) BEARD JAMES C; ARTIST The Fifteenth

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(SLAVERY AND ABOLITION.) BEARD, JAMES C.; ARTIST. The Fifteenth Amendment. Celebrated May 19th 1870. Hand-colored lithographed print, 21 1/2x28 inches sheet size; 8 inch and 2 1/2 inch closed tears, entering image, minor foxing, removable mounting remnants on verso. Washington, 1870

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The Washington parade celebrating the Fifteenth amendment serves as the central image on this print. It is flanked by numerous vignettes picturing heroes of the struggle for emancipation as well as new liberties granted by its passage. Needs minor conservation.