Book, "The Constitutions of the United States, According to the Latest Amendments," 1800
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At the turn of the nineteenth century, newly independent Americans celebrated the Declaration of Independence and the United States Constitution as embodiments of freedom and democracy. This book - a rare survivor from 1800 - includes the text of both founding documents, constitutions of the fifteen existing states, and the Northwest Ordinance, which regulated the Northwest Territory.
At the turn of the nineteenth century, newly independent Americans celebrated the Declaration of Independence and the United States Constitution as embodiments of freedom and democracy. This book - a rare survivor from 1800 - includes the text of both founding documents, constitutions of the fifteen existing states, and the Northwest Ordinance, which regulated the Northwest Territory.
Artifact
Book
Date Made
1800
Subject Date
1776-1800
Collection Title
On Exhibit
at Henry Ford Museum in With Liberty & Justice for All
Object ID
2004.59.2
Credit
From the Collections of The Henry Ford.
Material
Paper (Fiber product)
Leather
Dimensions
Height: 6.75 in
Width: 4.25 in
Depth: 1 in
Inscriptions
[inside front and back covers:] Rob't Smithins
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