AFTER FRANCIS BICKNELL CARPENTER. (American, 1822-1895). THE FIRST READING OF THE EMANCIPATION PROCLAMATION BEFORE THE CABINET, Color engraving. From the original picture at the White House in 1864. Painted by F.B. Carpenter; engraved by A.H. Ritchie. Framed - 24 3/4 in. x 35 1/4 in., sight size Estimate $200-400
Not examined out of frame. Engraving may be laid down, with minor appearance of lifting along the top edge of the border.
