1881 Steel Engraving Art Martha Johnson Patterson Portrait White House LWH1

"Martha Patterson"

This is an original 1881 black and white steel engraving by John Chester Buttre (1821-1893) that portrays Martha Johnson Patterson (1828-1901), who served as the White House hostess in places of her mother, First Lady Eliza McCardle Johnson (1810-1876), the wife of Andrew Johnson (1808-1875), the seventeenth President of the United States of America.

CONDITION

This 132+ year old Item is rated Very Fine ++. Light aging throughout. Some light surface rub. Please note: There are some light glue stains from the original binding in the right margin.

• Product Type: Original Steel Engraving; Black / White
• Grade: Very Fine ++
• Dimensions: Approximately 5.25 x 7.5 inches; 13 x 19 cm
• Authentication: Serial-Numbered Certificate of Authenticity w/ Full Provenance
• Protection: Packaged in a custom archival sleeve with an acid-free black board (great for display, gift-giving, and preservation)

Period Paper is proud to present a collection of steel and wood engravings from 1881 of portraits of First Ladies and the historical estates of American Presidents such as George Washington, Thomas Jefferson, James Madison, Andrew Jackson, and many others. This collection is perfect for anyone interested in the lives of the women of the White House, as many of the First Ladies in this collection, including Martha Washington, Dolley Madison, Rachel Donelson Jackson, Mary Todd Lincoln, and several others helped to shape the course of American history just as much as their husbands. To continue browsing this "stately" collection, simply click on the link provided beneath the condition paragraph. Enjoy!

Reproductive art by John Chester Buttre.

Keywords specific to this image: Government, Reconstruction Era, US Civil War

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