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"Join or Die" Framed print

Taken from the original illustration in Franklin’s The Pennsylvania Gazette, May 9, 1754. Originally, a warning to the colonies, urging them to unite against the French and Native American allies, and later used as an appeal to the states during the Revolutionary War. The rattlesnake segments are labeled, S.C., N.C., V., M., P., N.J., N.Y., and N.E.

Hand printed at the print shop of Edes & Gill in Faneuil Hall in Boston and placed in a black matte frame.

Size: 8" x 10"

The "Join or Die" design is also in a crewneck shirt, long-sleeved shirt, sweatshirt, sticker, and magnet.

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"Join or Die" V-neck shirt - Charcoal grey

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Symbol of Liberty

My office is full of prints and images of Revolutionary America. I have been missing one of the most important, Join or Die. This was a pivotal piece of Revolutionary messaging that speaks to the importance of being united under the idea of Liberty. The print is well done and the framing is excellent. A welcome addition to my growing collection.

Great Product

Fantastic product at a good price! This framed print looks nice and has the option to be hung on the wall, or be used with a provided backing to make it free standing.

Excellent product!

I received Join or Die promptly and it looks perfect on my classroom wall. When I retire from teaching in a few years, it will be hanging in my home. That’s how much I love it!

Framed Print

I received the Join or Die framed print in perfect condition. Thank you for your prompt delivery.
I LOVE the print.

“ “Join or Die” print

I absolutely love this print! The fact that it’s printed on a historic press makes it even more special to me. As a history teacher, I love making that connection between past and present.

Size	Chest	Body Length	Sleeve Length
XS	17	27	9
Small	19	28	9.25
Medium	20.5	29	9.5
Large	22	30	9.75
XL	23.5	31	10
2XL	25	32	10.25
3XL	28	33	10.5
4XL	30	34	10.75

Measurement Notes:
Sleeve length measured from shoulder edge.