Wikipedia:Featured picture candidates/State Arms of the Union (set)

State Arms of the Union (set)

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Reason: High quality, high EV (presented as a complete set). State Arms of the Union illustrated by Henry Mitchell^{[n 1]} and published by Louis Prang in 1876. There are 45 Chromolithographed state and territorial coats of arms plus the title page. These images have been used to illustrate Historical coats of arms of the U.S. states from 1876 (~~currently~~ a Featured List ~~Candidate~~) and also appear individually in 44 articles.
Original: U.S. State coats of arms illustrated in State Arms of the Union by Henry Mitchell and published by Louis Prang in 1876. There are 45 state and territorial arms plus the title page.
Articles in which these images appear: Historical coats of arms of the U.S. states from 1876 (all), and one in each of the following: Seal of Alabama, Seal of Arkansas, Seal of California, Seal of Colorado, Seal of Connecticut, Dakota Territory, Seal of Delaware, Seal of the District of Columbia , Seal of Florida, Seal of Georgia, Idaho Territory, Seal of Illinois, Seal of Indiana, Seal of Iowa, Seal of Kansas, Seal of Kentucky, Seal of Louisiana, Seal of Maine, Seal of Maryland, Seal of Massachusetts, Seal of Michigan, Seal of Minnesota, Seal of Mississippi, Seal of Missouri, Montana Territory, Seal of Montana, Seal of Nebraska, Seal of Nevada, Seal of New Hampshire, Coat of arms of New Jersey, New Mexico Territory, Seal of New York, Seal of North Carolina, Seal of Oregon, Flag and coat of arms of Pennsylvania, Coat of arms of Rhode Island, Seal of South Carolina, Seal of Tennessee, Seal of Texas, Utah Territory, Coat of arms of Vermont, Flag and seal of Virginia, Seal of West Virginia, Seal of Wisconsin, and Wyoming Territory. Spanish Wikipedia (40), Hebrew Wikipedia (1)
FP category for this image: Wikipedia:Featured pictures/Artwork/Others
Creator: Mitchell, Henry (1876). The State Arms of the Union. Boston: L. Prang & Co.
Restoration by Godot13.

State Arms of the Union (1876)

U.S. Great Seal
Alabama
Arkansas
California

Colorado
Connecticut
Dakota Territory
Delaware

District of Columbia
Florida
Georgia
Idaho Territory

Illinois
Indiana
Iowa
Kansas

Kentucky
Louisiana
Maine
Maryland

Massachusetts
Michigan
Minnesota
Mississippi

Missouri
Montana Territory
Nebraska
Nevada

New Hampshire
New Jersey
New Mexico Territory
New York

North Carolina
Ohio
Oregon
Pennsylvania

Rhode Island
South Carolina
Tennessee
Texas

Utah Territory
Vermont
Virginia
West Virginia

Wisconsin
Wyoming Territory

^ Mitchell was an engraver for the BEP (40 years) and was commissioned to engrave several state coats of arms. These book illustrations are based on information provided to him by the states’ executive branch.

Support as nominator – Godot13 (talk) 03:00, 18 September 2014 (UTC)[reply]
Support set - Although I wish we could have saved the texture of the paper outside of the coats of arms, I understand that the situation has not permitted it. — Crisco 1492 (talk) 04:45, 18 September 2014 (UTC)[reply]
AGF support as I can't review all of these individually. Samsara (FA • FP) 15:24, 22 September 2014 (UTC)[reply]
Support - SagaciousPhil - Chat 08:24, 23 September 2014 (UTC)[reply]
Needs slightly more work. Look at File:New Mexico territory coat of arms (illustrated, 1876).jpg, for example - there's a lot of white threads that appear to be paper fibres that got stuck to the ink. I think we could get these slightly better. Adam Cuerden ^(talk) 13:23, 23 September 2014 (UTC)[reply]
- Adam- I see what you're referring to. Just to clarify, does "we" mean me, or you? Because we discussed the prospect of you helping on some of the images, but when all the TIF files were loaded and I left a note on your talk page I never heard back. Your restoration skill for the issue you describe with the New Mexico file is stronger than mine, so your help would be appreciated.--Godot13 (talk) 13:41, 23 September 2014 (UTC)[reply]

I'll do my best. Adam Cuerden ^(talk) 16:24, 23 September 2014 (UTC)[reply]

Thanks, if you have any reservation about completing in time, please let me know and I will put the nomination on hold for a day or two.--Godot13 (talk) 05:08, 24 September 2014 (UTC)[reply]

In all honesty, it probably wouldn't hurt, at least until I can get a few [?] done, and know the exact scope and time sink. Adam Cuerden ^(talk) 13:51, 24 September 2014 (UTC)[reply]

Please let me know which ones you've identified and which you want to work on, and I will do the rest. I understand the desire to have everything in the best shape it can be, but I really would like to wrap this nomination up as you know there is limited time before the cup is over and your comment (without a 5th support) effectively puts the nomination in limbo.--Godot13 (talk) 18:50, 24 September 2014 (UTC)[reply]

Not having heard back, and in a desire to both let this nomination run its course and not unduly burden you, I've started some of the fiber cleaning on several files. I uploaded a new version of New Mexico and will upload more later.--Godot13 (talk) 07:35, 25 September 2014 (UTC)[reply]

Comment - The following files have been tweaked per above: Title page, Alabama, Arkansas, California, Colorado, Connecticut, Delaware, District of Columbia, Florida, Georgia, Idaho, Illinois, Indiana, Iowa, Kansas, Kentucky, Louisiana, Maine, Maryland, Massachusetts, Michigan, Minnesota, Mississippi, Missouri, Montana, Nebraska, Nevada, New Hampshire, New Jersey, New Mexico, New York, North Carolina, Ohio, Oregon, Pennsylvania, Rhode Island, South Carolina, Tennessee, Texas, Utah, Vermont, Virginia, West Virginia, Wisconsin, and Wyoming (45). Changes are very slight. More to follow.--Godot13 (talk) 18:33, 25 September 2014 (UTC) --Godot13 (talk) 15:57, 27 September 2014 (UTC)[reply]

Please suspend this. This could take a bit. Have you updated the TIFFs as well, because I'm half-way through Arkansas, and there's a TON of stuff on the right wing (as seen looking at it). Adam Cuerden ^(talk) 14:19, 26 September 2014 (UTC)[reply]

Adam Cuerden-You do not read/respond to the messages left here. I have already done about 60% of them. I will finish them. No, I have not yet updated the TIFs, only the JPEGs.--Godot13 (talk) 16:46, 26 September 2014 (UTC)[reply]

It would be nice if you had said the TIFFs weren't updated before I downloaded them to check whether anything needed done and put a few hours in, presuming you had missed things. Adam Cuerden ^(talk) 19:15, 26 September 2014 (UTC)[reply]

Sorry for the miscommunication. I thought I was being clear here. I will make it up to you... You said something about playing cards a few days back, I may be able to help with that in a few weeks.--Godot13 (talk) 20:01, 26 September 2014 (UTC)[reply]

It happens. Just had put today aside for this, then half-way through, saw you said you had done the one I was in the middle of, and finding a fair bit to fix on. Adam Cuerden ^(talk) 20:25, 26 September 2014 (UTC)[reply]

Adam TIFs are updated to most current version (list of completed files above). We will have better coordination in the future. If not for Cup, I would have no issue slowing it all down. Win or loose, I won't be competing again. But I do want to make every effort possible. When the rest of the files are completed (8-10 hours, perhaps optimistically) will I need to work on getting additional reviewers to view the images and/or leave comments?--Godot13 (talk) 21:02, 26 September 2014 (UTC)[reply]

If I haven't updated before this closes, you may assume my Support. As for the other reviews, what generally is done is to leave a message on all current reviewers' talk pages, telling them the nomination is updated. Adam Cuerden ^(talk) 21:23, 26 September 2014 (UTC)[reply]

Thanks! I had planned to send a note to each reviewer as soon as the revisions were complete.--Godot13 (talk) 00:38, 27 September 2014 (UTC)[reply]

Just noting that I still support this nomination; unfortunately we have a very slow, restricted (and meagre!) data allowance so I can't download all of them but the further work done that I've checked has enhanced these even more. With my sincere apologies to Armburst who will no doubt have to sort my indenting/formatting yet again ;-) SagaciousPhil - Chat 07:43, 27 September 2014 (UTC)[reply]

Support. Godot is working on it, and will finish it soon, AGF. And I always liked Louis Prang. Hafspajen (talk) 09:22, 27 September 2014 (UTC)[reply]
- Thank you Hafs... and it is finished...--Godot13 (talk) 15:57, 27 September 2014 (UTC)[reply]
  - One rogue file tried to hide on my other computer... All 46 files updated.--Godot13 (talk) 22:54, 27 September 2014 (UTC)[reply]

Promoted File:State Arms of the Union (title page, illustrated, 1876).jpg Armbrust ^{The Homunculus} 05:10, 28 September 2014 (UTC)[reply]
Promoted File:Alabama state coat of arms (illustrated, 1876).jpg Armbrust ^{The Homunculus} 05:10, 28 September 2014 (UTC)[reply]
Promoted File:Arkansas state coat of arms (illustrated, 1876).jpg Armbrust ^{The Homunculus} 05:10, 28 September 2014 (UTC)[reply]
Promoted File:California state coat of arms (illustrated, 1876).jpg Armbrust ^{The Homunculus} 05:10, 28 September 2014 (UTC)[reply]
Promoted File:Colorado state coat of arms (illustrated, 1876).jpg Armbrust ^{The Homunculus} 05:10, 28 September 2014 (UTC)[reply]
Promoted File:Connecticut state coat of arms (illustrated, 1876).jpg Armbrust ^{The Homunculus} 05:10, 28 September 2014 (UTC)[reply]
Promoted File:Dakota territory coat of arms (illustrated, 1876).jpg Armbrust ^{The Homunculus} 05:10, 28 September 2014 (UTC)[reply]
Promoted File:Delaware state coat of arms (illustrated, 1876).jpg Armbrust ^{The Homunculus} 05:10, 28 September 2014 (UTC)[reply]
Promoted File:District of Columbia coat of arms (illustrated, 1876).jpg Armbrust ^{The Homunculus} 05:10, 28 September 2014 (UTC)[reply]
Promoted File:Florida state coat of arms (illustrated, 1876).jpg Armbrust ^{The Homunculus} 05:10, 28 September 2014 (UTC)[reply]
Promoted File:Georgia state coat of arms (illustrated, 1876).jpg Armbrust ^{The Homunculus} 05:10, 28 September 2014 (UTC)[reply]
Promoted File:Idaho territory coat of arms (illustrated, 1876).jpg Armbrust ^{The Homunculus} 05:10, 28 September 2014 (UTC)[reply]
Promoted File:Illinois state coat of arms (illustrated, 1876).jpg Armbrust ^{The Homunculus} 05:10, 28 September 2014 (UTC)[reply]
Promoted File:Indiana state coat of arms (illustrated, 1876).jpg Armbrust ^{The Homunculus} 05:10, 28 September 2014 (UTC)[reply]
Promoted File:Iowa state coat of arms (illustrated, 1876).jpg Armbrust ^{The Homunculus} 05:10, 28 September 2014 (UTC)[reply]
Promoted File:Kansas state coat of arms (illustrated, 1876).jpg Armbrust ^{The Homunculus} 05:10, 28 September 2014 (UTC)[reply]
Promoted File:Kentucky state coat of arms (illustrated, 1876).jpg Armbrust ^{The Homunculus} 05:10, 28 September 2014 (UTC)[reply]
Promoted File:Louisiana state coat of arms (illustrated, 1876).jpg Armbrust ^{The Homunculus} 05:10, 28 September 2014 (UTC)[reply]
Promoted File:Maine state coat of arms (illustrated, 1876).jpg Armbrust ^{The Homunculus} 05:10, 28 September 2014 (UTC)[reply]
Promoted File:Maryland state coat of arms (illustrated, 1876).jpg Armbrust ^{The Homunculus} 05:10, 28 September 2014 (UTC)[reply]
Promoted File:Massachusetts state coat of arms (illustrated, 1876).jpg Armbrust ^{The Homunculus} 05:10, 28 September 2014 (UTC)[reply]
Promoted File:Michigan state coat of arms (illustrated, 1876).jpg Armbrust ^{The Homunculus} 05:10, 28 September 2014 (UTC)[reply]
Promoted File:Minnesota state coat of arms (illustrated, 1876).jpg Armbrust ^{The Homunculus} 05:10, 28 September 2014 (UTC)[reply]
Promoted File:Mississippi state coat of arms (illustrated, 1876).jpg Armbrust ^{The Homunculus} 05:10, 28 September 2014 (UTC)[reply]
Promoted File:Missouri state coat of arms (illustrated, 1876).jpg Armbrust ^{The Homunculus} 05:10, 28 September 2014 (UTC)[reply]
Promoted File:Montana territory coat of arms (illustrated, 1876).jpg Armbrust ^{The Homunculus} 05:10, 28 September 2014 (UTC)[reply]
Promoted File:Nebraska state coat of arms (illustrated, 1876).jpg Armbrust ^{The Homunculus} 05:10, 28 September 2014 (UTC)[reply]
Promoted File:Nevada state coat of arms (illustrated, 1876).jpg Armbrust ^{The Homunculus} 05:10, 28 September 2014 (UTC)[reply]
Promoted File:New Hampshire state coat of arms (illustrated, 1876).jpg Armbrust ^{The Homunculus} 05:10, 28 September 2014 (UTC)[reply]
Promoted File:New Jersey state coat of arms (illustrated, 1876).jpg Armbrust ^{The Homunculus} 05:10, 28 September 2014 (UTC)[reply]
Promoted File:New Mexico territory coat of arms (illustrated, 1876).jpg Armbrust ^{The Homunculus} 05:10, 28 September 2014 (UTC)[reply]
Promoted File:New York state coat of arms (illustrated, 1876).jpg Armbrust ^{The Homunculus} 05:10, 28 September 2014 (UTC)[reply]
Promoted File:North Carolina state coat of arms (illustrated, 1876).jpg Armbrust ^{The Homunculus} 05:10, 28 September 2014 (UTC)[reply]
Promoted File:Ohio state coat of arms (illustrated, 1876).jpg Armbrust ^{The Homunculus} 05:10, 28 September 2014 (UTC)[reply]
Promoted File:Oregon state coat of arms (illustrated, 1876).jpg Armbrust ^{The Homunculus} 05:10, 28 September 2014 (UTC)[reply]
Promoted File:Pennsylvania state coat of arms (illustrated, 1876).jpg Armbrust ^{The Homunculus} 05:10, 28 September 2014 (UTC)[reply]
Promoted File:Rhode Island state coat of arms (illustrated, 1876).jpg Armbrust ^{The Homunculus} 05:10, 28 September 2014 (UTC)[reply]
Promoted File:South Carolina state coat of arms (illustrated, 1876).jpg Armbrust ^{The Homunculus} 05:10, 28 September 2014 (UTC)[reply]
Promoted File:Tennessee state coat of arms (illustrated, 1876).jpg Armbrust ^{The Homunculus} 05:10, 28 September 2014 (UTC)[reply]
Promoted File:Texas state coat of arms (illustrated, 1876).jpg Armbrust ^{The Homunculus} 05:10, 28 September 2014 (UTC)[reply]
Promoted File:Utah territory coat of arms (illustrated, 1876).jpg Armbrust ^{The Homunculus} 05:10, 28 September 2014 (UTC)[reply]
Promoted File:Vermont state coat of arms (illustrated, 1876).jpg Armbrust ^{The Homunculus} 05:10, 28 September 2014 (UTC)[reply]
Promoted File:Virginia state coat of arms (illustrated, 1876).jpg Armbrust ^{The Homunculus} 05:10, 28 September 2014 (UTC)[reply]
Promoted File:West Virginia state coat of arms (illustrated, 1876).jpg Armbrust ^{The Homunculus} 05:10, 28 September 2014 (UTC)[reply]
Promoted File:Wisconsin state coat of arms (illustrated, 1876).jpg Armbrust ^{The Homunculus} 05:10, 28 September 2014 (UTC)[reply]
Promoted File:Wyoming territory coat of arms (illustrated, 1876).jpg Armbrust ^{The Homunculus} 05:10, 28 September 2014 (UTC)[reply]

Added images to Wikipedia:Featured pictures/Diagrams, drawings, and maps/Drawings. Armbrust ^{The Homunculus} 05:20, 28 September 2014 (UTC)[reply]

[1] Mitchell was an engraver for the BEP (40 years) and was commissioned to engrave several state coats of arms. These book illustrations are based on information provided to him by the states’ executive branch.

[n 1]