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["The day we celebrate" 1876] / painted by F.A. Chapman ; engraved by John C. McRae, N.Y.
Summary
Print shows a large gathering of people picnicking, playing games, and enjoying the Independence Day celebration outdoors among large trees and open lawn, with a distant view of a railroad train passing and of ships on a waterway in the background.
Title from another impression.
Copyrighted 1875, by John C. McRae, New York.
Proof impression lacking title.
Signed in pencil on lower right: John C. McRae.
Tags
Date
01/01/1875
Contributors
McRae, John C., engraver
Chapman, Frederick Augustus, 1818-1891, artist
Location
Source
Library of Congress
Copyright info
No known restrictions on publication.
