Description
Relics of the Past on Washington Heights — Old Earthworkson Chittenden’s Estate, East Angle of Fort — 1866 Color Lithograph
An 1866 color lithograph printed for D. T. Valentine’sManual, depicting the old earthworks on the former Chittenden estate in what isnow Washington Heights, Upper Manhattan. The scene shows the east angle of thefort, with two figures surveying the site, one seated over a large map and theother looking out across the landscape. Another copy is held by theMetropolitan Museum of Art. The sheet is titled “RELICS OF THE PAST ONWASHINGTON HEIGHTS.” at top and “OLD EARTHWORKS ON CHITTENDEN’S ESTATE—EAST ANGLEOF FORT.” below the image. At lower left it reads “THE MAJOR & KNAPP, ENG.MFG. & LITH. CO. 71 BROADWAY, N.Y.” and at lower right “FOR D. T.VALENTINE’S MANUAL, 1866.”
The sheet is in fair condition, with overall toning, edgewear, minor tears, and handling wear. There are also stains and discolorationvisible along the margins, with additional marks visible on the verso. Pleasereview the photographs carefully for condition and details.
Details • Medium: Color lithograph on paper • Title: Relics of the Past on Washington Heights / Old Earthworks onChittenden’s Estate—East Angle of Fort • Date: 1866 • Series: D. T. Valentine’s Manual • Printer / Lithographer: Major & Knapp, Eng. Mfg. & Lith. Co., NewYork • Paper Size: 7.25 × 4.5 in. • Image Size: 4.75 × 4.25 in. • Framing: Unframed • Condition Report: Fair condition; toning, edge wear, minor tears,stains/discoloration to margins, verso marks, handling wear, unframed
Visible markings / inscriptions: • Top: “RELICS OF THE PAST ON WASHINGTON HEIGHTS.” • Bottom title: “OLD EARTHWORKS ON CHITTENDEN’S ESTATE—EAST ANGLE OF FORT.” • Lower left: “THE MAJOR & KNAPP, ENG. MFG. & LITH. CO. 71 BROADWAY,N.Y.” • Lower right: “FOR D. T. VALENTINE’S MANUAL, 1866.”
Provenance: • Grant Zahajko Auctions
Condition Report: • Fair condition • Toning • Edge wear • Minor tears • Stains / discoloration to margins • Verso marks • Handling wear • Unframed
Disclaimer I have conducted thorough research to ensure the accuracy and authenticity ofthis work to the best of my ability. However, it is sold as is, with noguarantees or warranties regarding its provenance or historical attribution.
