Engraved scene of Pilgrims gathered in a cabin around a document – Antique Wall Art
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Description
This rare historic image captures Engraved scene of Pilgrims gathered in a cabin around a document in remarkable detail. Drawn from the Snapshots of the Past archive, it is an authentic piece of documented history.
The framed print arrives ready to hang; the unframed option suits custom framing. A fine choice for anyone who loves history, and a gift that gets noticed. Free shipping in the lower 48 states. Snapshots of the Past has been bringing history to the wall since 2001, for tens of thousands of customers worldwide.
Engraved scene of Pilgrims gathered in a cabin around a document
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The Pilgrims in this engraving are shown gathered inside a small cabin, their attention fixed on a document held at the center of the group. The scene evokes the Mayflower Compact, signed in 1620 aboard ship before the colonists came ashore at Plymouth, a founding agreement for self-government that later generations returned to again and again. Engravings like this one were often produced long after the events they depict, so the clothing, furnishings, and mood reflect the artist's idea of the 17th century as much as its reality. The image is worth studying for how it turned a quiet civic act into a moment of collective purpose.
| Original scan | 2,224 × 1,746 px · prints to 7 × 6 in at 300 dpi |
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| Reference | 3 |
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