Bidspirit auction | 1860 Print : Republican Convention

1860 Print : Republican Convention Chicago Wigwam - The Republicans in Nominating Convention in their Wigwam at Chicago, May 1860” from May 19, 1860, issue of Harper's Weekly. The print is a centerfold from an original 1860 Harper's Weekly. The wigwam Convention center of Chicago is shown with a full crowd for the National convention where Lincoln is given the nomination from the party to be their Presidential candidate. Black and white. Condition Note: Page has been affixed on the upper edge to a protective backing paper, crease edge tears noted, centerfold, and some paper wave/ wrinkle. Measurements: Main Image 22 x 15.5 inches. Protected under mylar wrap on an 18 x 24 in foam core board.