George William Joy The First Union Jack 1932 print original frame

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Brown Bigelow Ltd./ George Joy

Manufacturer/Designer

Print

Style/Edition

1932

Year

Very Good

Item Condition

Canada

Country of Origin

Wood

Primary Material

Product Description

This historical print shows the making of The First Union Jack. How accurate the depiction is anyone's guess. It looks a bit like Betsy Ross to me except I've never seen an impatient swain whispering in her ear.

The picture shows a pretty blonde woman sewing the Union flag or Union Jack while a young man whispers in her ear. A sketch or instructions for the flag lay on the floor beside a leopard skin rug and walking stick.

The picture is signed 1894 George Joy. The print was made in 1932 by Brown & Bigelow Limited, Toronto, Canada, made in Canada. The number is 22525. The print is in an original Art Deco wood frame in perfect condition. The back is sealed, wired and ready to display. It is 10 x 13 inches including the frame.

George William Joy was born July 7, 1844 in Dublin, Ireland and died October 28,1925. His brother was sculptor, Albert Bruce Joy. George Joy studied in London and in 1868 went to Paris to continue his studies. His most famous work is the painting of General Gordon's Last Stand.

Materials Used

paper, glass, wood

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