{"product_id":"paul-revere-s-boston-massacre-official-library-of-congress-color-facsimile-1970","title":"Paul Revere’s Boston Massacre—Official Library of Congress Color Facsimile, 1970","description":"\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eFACSIMILE - NOT AN ORIGINAL\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eA striking official Library of Congress facsimile of one of the most famous and influential images in American history: Paul Revere’s \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cem\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe Bloody Massacre Perpetrated in King-Street Boston on March 5th, 1770\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e\u003cspan\u003e. Published by the Library of Congress in 1970 through the Verner W. Clapp Publication Fund, this carefully produced color facsimile reproduces the Library’s original copy of Revere’s celebrated engraving and is identified in the lower margin as “LC Facsimile No. 4.”\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eIssued only weeks after the Boston Massacre, Revere’s original engraving transformed the confused confrontation between British soldiers and Boston civilians into an emotionally charged scene of deliberate slaughter. Although largely derived from a design by Henry Pelham, Revere’s quickly published version became one of the most recognizable pieces of political propaganda of the Revolutionary era. Its dramatic composition, vivid hand coloring and identification of the victims—including Crispus Attucks—helped inflame colonial opposition to British rule.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe facsimile remains housed in its original red presentation folder bearing the titles “In Facsimile,” “The Boston Massacre 1770,” and “Engraved by Paul Revere.” The print displays the intentional toning, discoloration and irregularities of the historic original from which it was reproduced; these should not be mistaken for damage to the modern sheet.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eDate:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e 1970\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003ePublisher:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Library of Congress, Washington, D.C.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eSeries:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Library of Congress Facsimile No. 4\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eProduction:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Verner W. Clapp Publication Fund\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eArtist of original:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Paul Revere\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eSubject:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Boston Massacre, March 5, 1770\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eApproximate size:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e 13½ × 16 inches\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eCondition:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Very good overall. The facsimile is clean and well preserved, with only minor handling consistent with age. The original red presentation folder shows light edge and surface wear. Please examine the photographs for condition details.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eAn impressive display piece connecting Paul Revere, the Boston Massacre and the propaganda campaign that helped propel the American colonies toward revolution.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Signature Documents LLC","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":52805039685914,"sku":null,"price":175.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/2221\/0931\/files\/IMG_2901.jpg?v=1788642203","url":"https:\/\/www.thearchiveauthority.com\/products\/paul-revere-s-boston-massacre-official-library-of-congress-color-facsimile-1970","provider":"Signature Documents LLC","version":"1.0","type":"link"}