Engraving
- Title:
- Assembling of the Multitude at the Eastern Portico, at the Commencement of the Inauguration Ceremonies
- Object Name:
- Engraving
- Object ID:
- 1995.573.02
- Creator:
- Schussele, Christian (1826-1879)
Artist ; Leslie, Frank (1821-1880)Engraver - Place of Origin:
- New York, NY
- Date:
- 1853
- Description:
- Wood engraving, Assembling of the Multitude at the Eastern Portico, at the Commencement of the Inauguration Ceremonies, engraved by Frank Leslie (1821-1880), after Christian Schussele (1826-1879), published in Frank Leslie's "Illustrated News," 1853. Ink on paper. The inauguration of Franklin Pierce. Well dressed and uniformed men and women standing at top of steps beneath east portico of U.S. Capitol; pillars, large doorway in background. Franklin Pierce in center of group with right hand on Bible, facing forward toward crowd in foreground. He is wearing a dark suit and tie with white vest and shirt. Oath of office administered by Chief Justice Roger B. Taney. Boisterous crowd at bottom of steps, very few actually watching the inauguration. Signed in lower left corner: "Frank Leslie Sc.". In lower right corner: "C. Schussele". Text below image: "ASSEMBLING OF THE MULTITUDE AT THE EASTER PORTICO, AT THE COMMENCEMENT OF THE INAUGURATION CEREMONIES." Molded wood frame, painted black; glazed.
- Material:
- Paper
- Dimensions:
- H-16.4 W-22.5 inches
- Credit Line:
- New Hampshire Historical Society Collection
- Subjects:
- Inauguration, Pierce, Franklin, Presidential inaugurations, Presidents, Oaths
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