Lot Essay
The Rinharts state that the case is Rare, highly prized by collectors. One of the three known whole plate sizes. Copied from the famous American painting "The Landing of Columbus" by John Vanderlyn.
Details
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'The Landing of Columbus', circa 1858
A whole-plate thermoplastic union case, containing two hand-tinted albumen prints of a lady and gentleman.
'The Landing of Columbus', circa 1858
A whole-plate thermoplastic union case, containing two hand-tinted albumen prints of a lady and gentleman.
Literature
Rinhart, American Miniature Case Art, p.84, pl.1; Krainik, Union Cases, p.23, pl.1.