Image of a group of people gathered from several nationalities; symbolic depiction of women representing Britannia (wearing a crown) and Columbia (who holds an olive branch) shake hands in the foreground as a woman riding an elephant, men riding camels, and several people in ethnic dress (including African American, Asian, and Indian costume) on foot carrying flags and banners look on in the background; lion holding flag with "N" for Nashawannuck Manufacturing Company with motto, "Trade mark. Labor omnia vincit." in small circular frame at bottom center. Date supplied by cataloger based on year of the United States Centennial celebration. Printer supplied by cataloger based on provenance and similar items in collection (see priJLC_FASH_002957). Registration marks visible in margins; item is likely a printer's proof.
Type
image
Extent
1 lithograph : color printed ; overall 40.32 x 18.1 cm (15 7/8 x 7 1/8 in.)
Advertising--Clothing and dress Britannia (Symbolic character)--Pictorial works Columbia (Symbolic character)--Pictorial works Ethnic costume--Pictorial works Suspenders Nashawannuck Manufacturing Company Lithographs--Color--1875-1900. (gmgpc) Labels. (gmgpc) Proofs. (gmgpc)
Source
Jay T. Last Collection Fashion Large Size Accessories The Jay T. Last Collection of Graphic Arts and Social History, Huntington Digital Library
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