Antique Currier & Ives “The Soldier’s Dream of Home” 1860s Original Hand-Colored Lithograph Civil War Era Medium Folio, Antique Framed Print

Antique Currier & Ives “The Soldier’s Dream of Home” 1860s Original Hand-Colored Lithograph Civil War Era Medium Folio, Antique Framed Print • Publisher: Currier & Ives, New York • Year: Circa 1863–1865 • Format: Medium Folio – 12 x 16 in. • Technique: Stone Lithograph, Hand-Colored • Paper: 19th-century rag paper with natural age toning • Frame: Original wooden frame with period nails and old wood backing • Condition: Excellent antique condition with light patina consistent with age • Not a reproduction – verified by size, paper texture, and publisher imprint. 🏛️ Historical Note Currier & Ives were known as “the printmakers to the American people.” This touching Civil War-era image reminds families of love and sacrifice, making it one of the most cherished sentimental prints of its time. Condition: Excellent antique condition. Colors remain vivid with only minor age toning. Please look carefully at the photos — the frame shows age-related wear consistent with its period. We are proud to work with FedEx-friendly and UPS-trusted services that handle fragile and valuable antiques with extra care.