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This is an authentic antique chromolithograph tin tray featuring the lineage of United States Presidents. Based on the inclusion of Theodore Roosevelt as the final portrait, this piece dates to the very early 1900s (circa 1901–1905).
The tray features a high-detail arrangement of 25 presidential portraits. George Washington holds the central place of honor, surrounded by a laurel wreath and flanked by prominent figures like Abraham Lincoln and Ulysses S. Grant. The design is heavily patriotic, draped in American flags with a decorative border.
A standout feature for collectors is the biographical text printed along the inner rim, providing birth dates, locations, and inauguration years for each leader.
Condition Report:
Surface: Displays an authentic, heavy patina consistent with age. There is visible paint loss and \"crazing\" in the lithography, particularly on the central portraits.
Metal: Shows oxidation (rusting) and minor pitting along the raised edges and corners.
Structural: The tray remains sturdy with its original rectangular form and curved corners. No major dents or warping.
Material: Lithographed Tin / Steel
Era: Early 20th Century (Post-McKinley assassination)
Subject: Presidential History / Americana / Political Memorabilia
