"Red Riding Hood" 1860's Chromolithograph by "American Chromos" Boston Publisher
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A Hand Colored Chromolithograph of "Red Riding Hood"
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"American Chromos" was the trademarked brand name used by Louis Prang & Co., a famous Boston-based print publisher. In the 1860s and 1870s, Prang revolutionized the art world by mass-producing high-quality, vibrant multi-color prints known as chromolithographs (or "chromos"). His goal was to democratize art by distributing affordable replicas of famous oil paintings to everyday American homes
Specifically famous in the history of children's literature for publishing Red Riding Hood in 1863
the outer wood frame holds a glass covering
over a curved velvet border, a gilt frame, mat, and image.
Approx. Dimensions:
Height: 15"
Width: 13"
depth: 2"
image opening:
height: 10"
width: 8"
Approx. weight: 3 lbs.
Condition: this framed chromolithograph is in very nice age-related condition. the wood frame looks crisp and has only light marks. the gilt frame under the glass remains bright. (SEE PHOTOS)
ID. 120 LOC. F
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