Democratic Convention (Chicago) Harpers Weekly. July 1884. $225.00

"The Democratic Convention at Chicago - some Characteristic Features of the City"

In the nineteenth century, before photography became commonplace, newspapers, guidebooks, and periodicals were illustrated with wood engravings. Many of the best artists and engravers of the day earned their bread and butter creating wood engravings for Harper’s Weekly. They produced beautiful views that are technically superb original nineteenth century prints, invaluable for the historical information they provide. The original prints provide glimpses into the daily life of the period.

This double page view of Chicago drawn by Charles Graham a staff artist for Harper's Weekly, shows the city off to great advantage with vignettes describing Lincoln Park the New Board of Trade Building, the Democratic Convention Pavillion, Dearborn Avenue, State Street and the Custom House and Post Office.

Hand colored wood engraving.
21 3/4 x 15 3/4 inches sheet.
Excellent original condition.