1868 Harpers Weekly The Last Relic Charles A Barry Original Line Engraving Print

Original 1868 line engraving titled "The Last Relic," drawn by Charles A. Barry and published in Harper's Weekly. This poignant Victorian-era illustration depicts a mother holding an infant while presenting a pocket watch to a pawnbroker, with two children looking on. The piece captures a somber moment of historical social realism. It comes from the collection of Shirley Sorenson, a specialist in 19th-century maps and prints, and is guaranteed to be an original publication from 1868. The engraving is presented on a clean mount, ready for framing, and showcases the intricate cross-hatching and detail characteristic of high-quality 19th-century periodical illustrations.