1855 Original Hand colored lithograph of JACK-O-PA (JACKOPA), CHIPPEWA CHIEF, from the octavo edition of McKenney & Hall’s History of the Indian Tribes of North America

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HISTORY OF THE INDIAN TRIBES OF NORTH AMERICA.

JACK-O-PA (JACKOPA) OR THE SIXTH, A CHIPPEWA CHIEF.
Hand colored Lithograph, 1855
Paper size 10 1/4 x 6 5/8" (26.2 x 16.6 cm).
Great condition and color.

This original, hand-colored lithograph comes from the octavo edition of McKenney & Hall’s History of the Indian Tribes of North America, published by Rice & Hart in Philadelphia and hand colored & printed by J.T. Bowen in 1855.

 An admirer and supporter of the American Indians, Thomas McKenney spent his tenure in office fighting for their cause and preserving their legacy through a gallery of paintings that were commissioned by various artists. Unfortunately, the original paintings burned in a fire, and all that is left to remember these Indians are the lithographs found in History which were modeled off the paintings.

This print is an original antique print, not a modern reproduction.  It is authentic. Due to its age, it may have slight imperfections such as foxing so, please, examine the octavo carefully to be satisfied, as photos tell better than words.