Original Listing Description

Rare Coca-Cola's 1942 Lithographic Limited Edition Restoration of the Declaration of Independence by Theodore Ohman in original frame matted and framed under glass. Frame does have damage and a small water stain bottom right corner. See pictures. With frame 33"x27½" approximately. Coca-Cola name on front of Lithograph at bottom as shown in photo. This piece combines a rare and collectible example of Coca-Cola Advertising with an important collectible example of American History and Americana in Theodore Ohman's real size and most accurate example of this faithful lithographic restoration of our country's Declaration of Independence dating back to 1942. This print has been especially lithographed in a limited edition for you by your friendly neighbor who bottles Coca-Cola. It comes to you with his compliments. “The Declaration of Independence” This is the only authentic restoration of our Nation's most historic document in its actual size that shows the precise penmanship of the engrossed script... the exact signatures of the members of the Continental Congress, as they were in 1776... and also the actual colors of the original parchment, as it is today, cracked and smudged by time and handling. The Declaration of Independence, reverently preserved by our Nation, is one of the world's great documents because it proclaims, boldly and eloquently, those principles of Freedom, Tolerance and Justice which are inherent in the souls of decent men. It is a bold declaration of Freedom – the motivating force that impelled men to sever beloved ties, to brave treacherous seas in frail craft, to take root in unknown lands It is the declaration of Faith by men who dared to die that Religious and Civil Liberty might live... men like Patrick Henry, who said, “Give me Liberty, or give me Death.” On June 7, 1776, Richard Henry Lee introduced a resolution in the Continental Congress that “These United Colonies are, and of right ought to be, Free and Independent States.” A committee of five, of which Thomas Jefferson was Chairman, was appointed to draw up the Declaration. This draft was presented to Congress on June 28. The resolution as debated until July 4, 1776, when it was adopted. From the tower of Independence Hall, in Philadelphia, the Liberty Bell pealed forth the message which was inscribed on it. “Proclaim Liberty throughout the land unto all the inhabitants thereof” The echoes of that bell ever since have resounded throughout the broad expanse of our great and free nation. On July 19, 1776, the Continental Congress ordered the Declaration to be engrossed on parchment, and this is the exact reproduction of the original which was signed by the members on August 2, 1776, and, of the parchment as it appears today. This immortal document, which is the essence of Americanism, sets forth the triune foundation of our country. LIBERTY, EQUALITY of opportunity, and JUSTICE”... principles which will be perpetuated forever in the hearts of all true Americans. This faithful restoration of American's greatest document is the creation of Theodore W. Ohman, of Memphis, Tennessee, originator of the detail relief maps in lithography, whose work in documentary reproductions has received national acclaim. This lithograph will appeal to lovers of American History as well as collectors of Coca-Cola advertising. (Condition: Pre-Owned)

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