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Relics of the Past on Washington Heights-Old Earthworkson Chittenden’s Estate, West Angle of Fort-1866 Color Lithograph
An 1866 color lithograph printed for D. T. Valentine’sManual, depicting the old earthworks of Fort Washington on the formerChittenden estate, overlooking the Hudson River in what is now WashingtonHeights, Upper Manhattan. Another copy is held by the Metropolitan Museum ofArt. The sheet is titled “RELICS OF THE PAST ON WASHINGTON HEIGHTS.” at top and“OLD EARTHWORKS ON CHITTENDEN’S ESTATE—WEST ANGLE OF FORT.” below the image. Atlower left it reads “THE MAJOR & KNAPP, ENG. MFG. & LITH. CO. 71BROADWAY, N.Y.” and at lower right “FOR D. T. VALENTINE’S MANUAL, 1866.”
The sheet is in fair condition, with toning, edge wear,minor tears, stains to the left margin, and remnant tape marks on the verso.There is also general handling wear visible. Please review the photographscarefully for condition and details.
Details • Medium: Color lithograph on paper • Title: Relics of the Past on Washington Heights / Old Earthworks onChittenden’s Estate—West 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 toleft margin, remnant tape mark on verso, handling wear
Visible markings / inscriptions: • Top: “RELICS OF THE PAST ON WASHINGTON HEIGHTS.” • Bottom title: “OLD EARTHWORKS ON CHITTENDEN’S ESTATE—WEST 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 to left margin • Remnant tape mark on verso • 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.
