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Washington's Inauguration - Puck / Ottman Litho

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Estimated price: $10 - $10,000

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Item/Description: Late 19th Century chromolithograph showing George Washington’s Inauguration titled, "The Temple of A Century’s Growth. In Remembrance of Washington’s Inauguration" Published in Puck "Supplement to PUCK, No. 633", by J. Ottman Litho Co., Puck Bldg, NY. / J. Keppler. Double-page offset color lithograph.

"Founded in 1871, Puck was the first American humor magazine to find widespread success, to which its caricatures and cartoons were a substantial contributing factor. It was published in English and German and reached a wide audience on both sides of the political spectrum by campaigning for good government. Its satirical cartoons provide an enlightening and entertaining look into this era of American politics."

"The J. Ottman Lithographic Company was the lithographer for the humor magazine Puck. In 1874 Jacob Ottman formed Mayer, Merkel & Ottman with partners Vincent Mayer and August Merkel. After Mayer and Merkel retired in 1885, the first was renamed J. Ottman Lithographing Company. Ottman died in 1890, but the firmed remained in business until the beginning of the 20th century."

Material: Paper

Dimensions: Length: 28"; Width: 21"

Condition: Creases, wear, discoloration, age, tears, holes.

Age: c. 1889

Provenance: Private Estate

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