Historic Engravings - Revere Portfolio

“What a wonderful opportunity this is - to own a choice set of superb re-strikes of three outstanding Revere prints that truly changed history, and, at the same time, join in helping to support our State Archives and all its magnificent treasures.”

David McCullough –
Historian and Pulitzer Prize winning author of John Adams

The Massachusetts Archives and Commonwealth Museum proudly present a unique portfolio of engravings struck from the actual copperplates engraved by the hand of Paul Revere.

In the turbulent atmosphere of pre-Revolutionary Boston, few figures galvanized public opinion as effectively as Paul Revere. His provocative images helped to ignite the firestorm that would result in the foundation of a new nation. The impact of Revere’s work remains to this day. These historic prints transport us to and connect us with the days that defined our nation’s character. They are truly works that changed America.

Each portfolio consists of:

-A portfolio constructed of acid-free board and has an external 14" x 18" navy blue fabric cover sealed with an Italian silk ribbon. The front of the portfolio bears the content’s title: The Paul Revere Portfolio – “In Defense of American Liberty: Works that changed America” impressed into the cover plate of the portfolio in gold script

-Three engravings hand-printed on 100% acid free cotton-rag paper and hand-colored with watercolors in period fashion

-Hand-printed descriptions of each engraving in period letter press

-A certificate of authenticity bearing the Great Seal of the Commonwealth of Massachusetts

Limited edition of 500.