Unattributed “History of the United States. 1776, Centennial International Exhibition, 1876"

Unattributed.  “History of the United States.  1776, Centennial International Exhibition, 1876.” 

New York: H. Schile, 1875.  18 5/8 x 25 5/8.  Lithograph with litho-tint background by H. Schile.  Repaired tear in top and right hand margin.  Not affecting image.  Else, very good condition.  A/A

This print is an identical version of another print issued by Schile but with the addition of a tinted background/border and new title.  This print shows a wonderful arrangement of twelve scenes of American history and two buildings of the Centennial Exhibition in Philadelphia.  These scenes, woven into a decorative lattice, portray highlights in American history - from "Drafting the Declaration of Independence" to Abraham Lincoln's "Entry into Richmond".  Columbia is depicted top center holding an American flag and a laurel wreath accompanied by a bald eagle.  On either side is a locomotive, a plow and a beehive which are symbols representing American industry and agriculture.