1900 Wood Engraving Stephen Collins Foster Portrait Songwriter Parlour XMA5

"Stephen C. Foster"

This is an original 1900 black and white in-text wood engraving of a portrait of American songwriter, Stephen Collins Foster, who is known as the "father of American music". Throughout his career, Foster wrote over two hundred songs, including; Oh! Susanna, Camptown Races, Jeanie with the Light Brown Hair, and My Old Kentucky Home.

CONDITION

This 112+ year old Item is rated Very Fine ++. Moderate aging throughout. Light creasing. There is light bleedthrough on this piece from the verso. Please note: There is printing on the verso. There is a light blemish in the top right corner.

• Product Type: Original In-Text Wood Engraving; Black / White
• Grade: Very Fine ++
• Dimensions: Approximately 5 x 6 inches; 13 x 15 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)

Keywords specific to this image: Victorian Era

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