James Forten "Letters From a Man of Color" Print
Jame Forten wrote five letters in response to the Pennsylvania bill trying to stop the emigration of people of color into the state, arguing that Pennsylvania has been a refuge for freed slaves and that all men have unalienable rights set forth in the Declaration of Independence, which are protected by the Constitution. Ge this historic print with a quote from one of the famous letters to honor this great man.
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- Each of these items is a one of a kind, hand made print created on an authentic reproduction of Ben Franklin’s printing press at the Franklin Court Printing Office in Philadelphia.
- Each letter is hand set into the reproduction composing sticks, then ink is applied by hand with reproductions beaters. Finally, the paper is loaded under the type set and a lever is pulled to create the print. Each print is hung to dry before making its way to customers.
- Take home a unique piece of history. Due to the one of a kind nature of this item, some variation may occur.
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James Forten "Letters From a Man of Color" Print
Jame Forten wrote five letters in response to the Pennsylvania bill trying to stop the emigration of people of color into the state, arguing that Pennsylvania has been a refuge for freed slaves and that all men have unalienable rights set forth in the Declaration of Independence, which are protected by the Constitution. Ge this historic print with a quote from one of the famous letters to honor this great man.
Product Details
- Each of these items is a one of a kind, hand made print created on an authentic reproduction of Ben Franklin’s printing press at the Franklin Court Printing Office in Philadelphia.
- Each letter is hand set into the reproduction composing sticks, then ink is applied by hand with reproductions beaters. Finally, the paper is loaded under the type set and a lever is pulled to create the print. Each print is hung to dry before making its way to customers.
- Take home a unique piece of history. Due to the one of a kind nature of this item, some variation may occur.
-
Watch the Printing Press in Action
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Jame Forten wrote five letters in response to the Pennsylvania bill trying to stop the emigration of people of color into the state, arguing that Pennsylvania has been a refuge for freed slaves and that all men have unalienable rights set forth in the Declaration of Independence, which are protected by the Constitution. Ge this historic print with a quote from one of the famous letters to honor this great man.
Product Details
- Each of these items is a one of a kind, hand made print created on an authentic reproduction of Ben Franklin’s printing press at the Franklin Court Printing Office in Philadelphia.
- Each letter is hand set into the reproduction composing sticks, then ink is applied by hand with reproductions beaters. Finally, the paper is loaded under the type set and a lever is pulled to create the print. Each print is hung to dry before making its way to customers.
- Take home a unique piece of history. Due to the one of a kind nature of this item, some variation may occur.
-
Watch the Printing Press in Action
