Martha Dandridge Washington - First Lady - 1903 Photogravure

British Parliament 1925 Vintage Lithograph Normal 0 false false false EN-US X-NONE X-NONE 1903 First Lady of the White House Photogravure Martha Dandridge Washington (1731-1802) Martha Washington was the wife of George Washington, the first President of the United States. Although the title was not coined until after her death, Martha Washington served as the inaugural First Lady of the United States. During her lifetime, she was often referred to as "Lady Washington." __________ with Titled Overleaf & BONUS Print with short biographical paragraph framed against an Ornate Shadow Frame** **Note: The background in the biographical print is, by design, in a shadow effect. There is nothing wrong with the page; that was just the style used by the publisher. Actually it has some nice features... First Lady name..small Presidential oval portrait at bottom...just are hard to see easily. Apparently, the publisher was more interested in you seeing the words. Prepared by The Bureau of National Literature and Art, 1903 Of all photoengraving methods there is none which produces such a rich and satisfying result as photogravure. A photogravure is an intaglio printmaking process where a copper plate is coated with a light-sensitive gelatin tissue which had been exposed to a film positive, and then etched, resulting in a high quality intaglio print that can reproduce the detail and continuous tones of a painting or photograph. You should avoid touching the face of the print, as the ink is somewhat powdered. Full Print Size: Approximately 7.5" X 9" Blank on Reverse - perfect for framing Condition: Excellent - Very Good - Good - Fair - Poor (but of historical interest)Tiny spot in left margin; Typical but light handling & age toning (mostly edges and slightly exaggerated in picture)- Very Good Condition (Some of the patchiness in the picture is because the print is not lying perfecting flat..but there is a little age toning.) << Click Here to See Other First Lady Related Prints >> Important: P/H is combined on multiple items that can be mailed together. BUT, with the new Ebay shopping cart, you must wait for combined invoice. The Fine Print International buyers are responsible for all import fees and taxes. Shipping costs: My shipping costs are calculated on three factors - getting your item to you as quickly as possible, as cost effectively as possible, and as safely as possible. I pride myself in providing optimal protection. I use First Class or Priority Mail on most small items; Parcel Post on larger items; and Media Mail on books and magazines. You may request expedited shipment if you are willing to pay costs. P/H is combined on multiple prints mailed at the same time. Please make your purchases from my auctions or store. I will send a combined invoice reflecting your savings. The Nature of Prints & Engravings: It was not until the 20th century that prints were commonly produced for the print itself. Prior to this, virtually all prints (and engravings) were produced as illustrations to be included in a manuscript, book, newspaper, or pamphlet. Therefore, a vast majority of original prints have been over the years removed from these original sources. Prints are produced using many different techniques: relief printing (woodcut & wood engraving), intaglio printing (steel & copper plate engraving, drypoint, aquatint, etc), and planographic printing (lithography, serigraphy, inkjet, laser, etc.). While the commercial value of a print depends on such factors as age, rarity, and condition, the real value of a print is its tie to its history and/or its esthetic beauty. History-On-Paper Item #1020-WH774