Framed 1859 Declaration of Independence Plaque. By Samuel H. Black of New York. Copper Electrotype, backed with lead. Extremely Fine.13 inches x 13.5 inches, frame. The plaque is dominated by a central medallion, approximately 86 mm, depicting the signing of The Declaration of Independence, while the entire text and signatures of that document are reproduced surrounding it. The Declaration of Independence signing scene is a copy of C.C. Wrights masterwork that appears on two larger and very rare struck medals, the circa 1851 George Washington Declaration of Independence medal (Musante GW-181) and Musante GW-183, the Declaration of Independence/Historical Tablet medal. There are 86 lines of text, followed by eight lines of facsimile signatures. Below the text and signatures appears Blacks copyright legend ENTERED ACCORDING TO ACT OF CONGRESS, IN THE YEAR 1859 BY S.H. BLACK IN THE CLERKS OFFICE OF THE DISTRICT COURT OF THE UNITED STATES FOR THE SOUTHERN DISTRICT OF NEW YORK. Framed in a simple, yet attractive wooden frame, with wire on back for hanging.
