Currier & Ives' America
by Walton Rawls

In the 1800s-long
before the days of photojournalism and cable news-vibrant,
contemporary depictions of news events, portraits of prominent
political and social figures, and scenic views of the American
wilderness were circulated throughout the growing nation. From the
beginning of the exciting century that saw a small nation expand
into a mighty world power, the famous lithographic firm of Nathaniel
Currier and James Merritt Ives produced over 7,000 prints, capturing
scenes of American life in vivid detail.
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