PORTFOLIO: Dunlap Broadside, July 4, 1776

One of 26 extant copies of the first printing of the Declaration of Independence printed by John Dunlap during the afternoon or evening of July 4, 1776. Letterpress: Black printing inks on a sheet of medium-weight, handmade laid paper. 18 1/16{quote} x 14 5/8{quote}Before treatment image showing condition issues including overall discoloration, darkened adhesives, surface grime. In addition, the broadside was lined to fabric. Collection of the National Archives
Dunlap Broadside, July 4, 1776

One of 26 extant copies of the first printing of the Declaration of Independence printed by John Dunlap during the afternoon or evening of July 4, 1776.  

Letterpress: Black printing inks on a sheet of medium-weight, handmade laid paper. 18 1/16" x 14 5/8" 

Before treatment image showing condition issues including overall discoloration, darkened adhesives, surface grime. In addition, the broadside was lined to fabric.  

Collection of the National Archives