Framed Copy of the United States Bill of Rights Ratified on December 15, 1791

Elegant framed historical document art. Features a black wooden frame and cream background. Measures approximately 13" x 13" x 1/2". In excellent preowned condition. Wall Hang Only. The US Bill of Rights comprises the first ten amendments to the US Constitution which were ratified on December 15, 1791, and were designed to protect fundamental rights and freedoms of American citizens. The Bill of Rights dates to the late eighteenth century, and in it, the long s appears only in words that have a double s. “Congress” was written as “Congreſs,” “less” as “leſs,” and “necessary” as “neceſsary.” Key Protections: The Bill of Rights guarantees various liberties, including freedom of speech, religion, and the press, the right to bear arms, protection against unreasonable searches and seizures, and rights related to legal proceedings. Framers: The document was largely influenced by James Madison, who drafted the initial proposals based on ideas from state conventions and the Virginia Declaration of Rights. Purpose: Its primary purpose was to address concerns raised by Anti-Federalists during the ratification of the Constitution, ensuring that a strong central government would not infringe upon individual liberties.