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Lot 119:
Framed original "The Soldiers Home, The Vision" by Currier & Ives. Woman sleeping reclined on day bed legs facing left; glowing fireplace left in image. Soldier with raised flag leading others in upper center. Poem to left and right of title.The notion of a soldier as a hero and a savior of the nation is reinforced in this image, a companion print to The Soldier’s Dream of Home. The scene depicts a loyal soldier’s wife dreaming of her brave husband gallantly leading his fellow patriots into battle. He carries the American flag, a symbol of the Union, emphasizing the patriotic character of the print.Object Creator Currier & Ives (American, 1834-1907). Object creation date 1862.Medium hand-colored lithograph~~ DEAR BIDDERS, Please View More Detailed Close-Up Images by visiting our website – Sofedesignauctions.com ~ Thank you ! ~~~~~~. Detailed condition reports are not included in this catalog. For additional information, including condition reports, please contact us at [email protected]
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