Committee of Five

Independence Hall chestnut timber, circa 1735.

During a renovation of Independence Hall (1897-1898), 16 of the original chestnut support beams were replaced.  Only one of those beams survived the years intact & documented.  From that very beam this historical series was born.

Original Artwork by Lynn Peterson.

Lynn Peterson is a world-renowned miniature artist who works in gouache & oils to create gorgeous works of true art for us.  Each pen, depending on medium & subject, takes upwards of 8-12 hours to paint by hand.  Lynn starts with nothing but a plain metal pen, fine paints, & brushes, & her 30+ years of miniature painting experience to produce these works. 

Limited Edition of 13

This piece was inspired by Jean Leon Gerome Ferris 'Writing the Declaration of Independence' painting (completed in 1900) & was expanded to show the Committee in it's entirety.  The members include Thomas Jefferson, John Adams, Ben Franklin, Roger Sherman, & Robert Livingston.  The Committee of Five was tasked with drafting the Declaration of Independence & presenting the document to Congress.

This pen is delivered in our gift box as a fountain pen, with rollerball converter, & certificate.  As always, our pens are created, start-to-finish, in America.