Declaration of Independence 1818 Poster

An exact facsimile of the Declaration of Independence, in an ornamental oval frame. There is a signed endorsement at the bottom by then Secretary of State John Quincy Adams. It reads, "Department of State, 19th, April 1819. I certify, that this is a CORRECT copy of the original Declaration of Independence, deposited at this Department; and that I have compared all the signatures of the original, and found them EXACT IMITATIONS". This cooperative effort was originally designed by John Binns. Ornament drawn by George Bridport. Arms of the United States and the Thirteen States drawn from Official Documents by Thomas Sully. Portrait of General Washington painted in 1795 by Stuart. Portrait of Thomas Jefferson painted in 1816 by Otis. Portrait of John Hancock painted in 1765 by Copley. Ornament, Arms of the United States, and the Thirteen States, engraved by George Murray. The writing designed and engraved by C.H. Parker. Portraits engraved by J.B.Longacre. Printed by James Porter. From an original 19th century (1818) engraving by John Binns. All Rights Reserved © 2013 padre art