Proposals by John Trumbull for Publishing by Subscription a Print from His "Declaration of Independence" Painting, 1818-1823

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Artifact Overview

John Trumbull sold subscriptions to fund the creation of a print based on his painting, Declaration of Independence. Subscribers would pay half of the print's price and promise to complete payment upon delivery. Trumbull's list of subscribers would include many prominent Americans, including two Presidents.

Artifact Details

Artifact

Leaflet (Printed work)

Date Made

1818-1823

Collection Title

John Trumbull Papers

Location

By Request in the Benson Ford Research Center

Object ID

69.144.458.6.1

Credit

From the Collections of The Henry Ford.

Material

Paper (Fiber product)

Technique

Letterpress printing

Color

Black-and-white (Colors)

Dimensions

Height: 9.813 in
Width: 15.813 in

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Proposals by John Trumbull for Publishing by Subscription a Print from His "Declaration of Independence" Painting, 1818-1823