The Old Print Shop

Assembling of the Multitude at the Eastern Portico, at the Commencement of the Inauguration Ceremonies.

  • ARTIST: Christian Schussele

  • PUBLISHER: Published by Illustrated News (London), March 12, 1853.

  • MEDIUM: Wood engraving,

    DATE: 1853

  • EDITION SIZE: Image size 14 5/8 x 20 1/2" (368 x 521 mm).

  • DESCRIPTION: From the East Portico of the U. S. Capitol, Chief Justice Roger B. Taney giving the oath of office to Franklin Pierce.

  • ADDITIONAL INFO:

  • CONDITION: Overall good condition. A few bits of paper are missing from the lower paper edge and a few small tears in upper margin - repaired.

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