Scuffs and scratches on the frame.Discoloration and little tears by the sides of lithographOriginal frameThese prints became popular as lithography was introduced to 19th Century Americans. As a new art form, it was affordable for the masses and provided a means to share visual information by crossing the barriers of race, class and language. This print was produced by James S Baillie, was active in New York from 1838 to 1855. James Baillie started as a framer in 1838, and then became an artist and lithographer in 1843 or 1844. He discovered how to color lithographs while working as an independent contractor for Currier & Ives in the mid 1840’s. A prolific lithographer and colorist for Currier & Ives; his prints were extremely popular with a wide distribution. J. Baillie spent his later years concentrating on painting instead of lithography.Similar were displayed in Metropolitan Museum of Art, national museum of American history, Philadelphia Museum Of ArtOBJECT NAMElithographOBJECT TYPELithographDATE MADE1848MAKERBaillie, James S.PLACE MADEUnited States: New York, New York CityPHYSICAL DESCRIPTIONhand-colored (image production method/technique)ink (overall material) paper (overall material)MEASUREMENTSimage: 11 1/2 in x 8 1/2 in; 29.21 cm x 21.59 cm overall: 14 in x 10 in; 35.56 cm x 25.4 cm
