This Page presents original prints of material of interest
to Texas Collectors. All material is original, and is 11x16 in size unless
noted otherwise. These illustrations are over 140 years old.
General Sam Houston
This is a
dramatic, original Portrait of Sam Houston printed in 1861. In this print,
Mr. Houston is pictured with his trademark sideburns, and is holding his
cane and hat. The picture effectively captures the dignity and
character of this great pioneer. Period prints of Sam Houston
are becoming extremely difficult to find. Making this an even more extraordinary
historical piece is that the portrait is surrounded by a biography of this Texas Legend. The bio
notes Mr. Houston's "Noble Brow and Fierce Eyes" which indeed do show in the portrait. The
bio goes on to say that "Probably no man in this country has led so adventurous a life as Sam
Houston" and "He grew up as best he could, associating much with Indians and imbibing a
fondness for their rude mode of life". The bio describes his exploits with Jackson as an Indian
Fighter and his stint as governor and congressman for Tennessee. The bio describes
Houston's defeat of Santa Anna, and Houston's success in achieving independence for the
Republic of Texas. A "must have" for any serious
"Texas" collector.
H1861P204
Price $225
Original 1861 Print of
the Alamo
What could be a more
important addition to any "Texas" collection than an original
Civil War print of the Alamo? This is a brilliant print which is
captioned,
Above the picture of the
Alamo, is a picture of Ft. Lancaster, and a picture of Fort Brown, also in
Texas. This is the perfect gift for any Texan.
H1861P185 Price $200
The San Antonio Plaza
This is a
really nice, original print of the Plaza in San Antonio in 1861. The
print is captioned, "Surrender of Ex-General Twiggs, Late of the US
Army, to the Texan Troops in the Gran Plaza, San Antonio, Texas, February
16, 1861. Shows many armed men on horseback, and a cheering
crowd. I would be interested if anyone who lives in San Antonio
today recognizes any of the buildings in this print.
H1861P184
Price $225
Original 1861 Print of
Texas Forts
This print is an original
1861 showing three forts in Texas. Pictured at the top is Fort
Wachita, in the middle is Fort Arbuckle, and at the bottom, Fort
Davis. Anyone who has ever been to Fort Davis will recognize the
lovely Davis Mountains in the background. The fort can be seen in
the background, looking much like it does today. In the
foreground, is pictured a covered wagon. This is a nice piece.