Portraits of Emperor Maximilian of Mexico, Tomás Mejía, and Miguel Miramón and firing squad, superimposed on photograph of their place of execution, at Querétaro Vinta
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- Historic Framed Print, [Portraits of Emperor Maximilian of Mexico, Tomás Mejía, and Miguel Miramón and firing squad, superimposed on photograph of their place of execution, at Querétaro], 17-7/8" x 21-7/8", Image: 16" x
This rare historical print captures Portraits of Emperor Maximilian of Mexico, Tomás Mejía, and Miguel Miramón and firing squad, superimposed on photograph of their place of execution, at Querétaro Vinta in remarkable detail. Sourced directly from the Library of Congress, it represents an authentic piece of documented history.
Library of Congress record: Created between 1867 and 1880? Title taken from above item in notebook. On recto beneath Maximilian's feet: his final words in Spanish. On verso: shield with cross in center, crown above, below: Fotografia de A. Cordiglia, Esquina de la 1[superscript a]. C[superscript e]. de Plateros, Entrada por la Alcaiceria. N[superscripto]. 1, Mexico. In album: Portraits of rulers, politicians ... relating to the reign of Emperor Maximilian of Mexico, p. 18, lower right. Montages 1860-1880.Cartes de visite 1860-1880.
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