Title: Harpers Weekly 1883 Crow Indians Dance Dec 15 Poes Cottage A.B. Frost
📖 ABOUT THIS PIECE OF HISTORY 📜
Indigenous Traditions: This December 15, 1883, edition of Harper’s Weekly features a powerful and "very displayable" tribute to the Crow Nation. It provides a rare visual record of Native American cultural expression during a period of immense transition in the American West.
Literary & Artistic Landmarks: From the humble home of Edgar Allan Poe to the grand effort to bring the Statue of Liberty to New York, this issue documents the preservation of American culture and its rising global stature.
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🦅 FEATURED HIGHLIGHTS 🦅
🥁 "A Dance of Crow Indians" (Full-Page): A "very nice" and historically significant full-page illustration. This is a premier artifact for Native American and Western history collectors, capturing the movement, regalia, and ceremonial spirit of the Crow (Apsáalooke) people.
🏘️ "Poe’s Cottage at Fordham" (Half-Page): A beautiful and atmospheric print of the Bronx residence where Edgar Allan Poe spent his final years. This is a "must-have" for literary historians and fans of the American Gothic.
🗽 "The Bartholdi Loan Exhibition" (Full-Page): Featuring 2 scenes from the exhibition held to raise funds for the pedestal of the Statue of Liberty. It reflects the grassroots American effort to welcome Bartholdi’s masterpiece to New York Harbor.
🎭 "A Tramp and His Deeds" by A.B. Frost (Full-Page): A classic storytelling spread containing 5 scenes by the iconic A.B. Frost. Frost uses his signature humor and detailed character work to depict a social narrative common to the Gilded Age.
🔥 "How We Fought The Fire" (Front-Page): A dramatic full-page cover illustration depicting the bravery and chaos of 19th-century firefighting—a perfect piece for firefighting and NYC history buffs.
🎪 "The Author’s Carnival, Hartford, Connecticut" (Full-Page): An expansive feature containing several sketches of this unique literary festival, documenting the social and cultural life of Victorian New England.
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🔍 CONDITION & TRANSPARENCY 🔍
Complete Issue: This is the full, original 16-page issue from December 15, 1883.
Originality: Guaranteed original woodblock printing from 1883—an authentic primary source of American history.
Full Documentation: Every page, including the fascinating period-accurate advertisements and local news, is intact and well-preserved.
Support: I am a dedicated partner in your journey as a collector. Please reach out with any questions about the specific condition of the Crow Indian or Poe prints!
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🥂 WHY IT IS A MUST-HAVE 🥂
Western Americana Collectors: Full-page prints of Crow Nation ceremonies from the early 1880s are highly desirable for their ethnographic and artistic value.
Literary Enthusiasts: The illustration of Poe’s Fordham cottage is a quintessential piece of "Poe-iana" for any library or study.
Statue of Liberty Buffs: Material related to the Bartholdi pedestal fund is a vital record of one of Americas most famous landmarks.
Custom Framing: I offer professional framing for any item in my shop. The "Dance of Crow Indians" or the "Poe Cottage" print would make a stunning, museum-quality display!
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📦 SHIPPING & PRESERVATION 📦
Safe Storage: Housed in an acid-free cellophane sleeve to protect the newsprint from light and environment.
Flat Shipping: Shipped with heavy-duty reinforcement to ensure the issue arrives at your door in excellent condition.
Tracked: All orders include tracking for your peace of mind.
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🏷️ TAGS (SEO) 🏷️
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