Printing Matrices for "Narrative of the U.S. Exploring Expedition"

In 1836 the U.S. Congress authorized President Andrew Jackson "to send out a surveying and exploring expedition to the Pacific Ocean and South Seas." The U.S. Exploring Expedition's Narrative . . . (Vols. I-V) was written to follow the path of the three-year and ten-month expedition (1838–1842), which traveled from Norfolk, Virginia, east to the islands off the coast of Portugal, around the tip of South America to Antarctica, and then up the west coast of South America. During the rest of the expedition, either Lieutenant Charles Wilkes, the commander, or parts of his squadron traveled to Australia and New Zealand, the South Pacific islands, the Philippines, Singapore, Hawaii, and North America's West Coast. Expedition members included scientists and artists who illustrated the people encountered, the narrative scenery, the cartographic studies, and the specimens collected.

The five Narrative volumes were published in 1844. Of the accompanying scientific volumes VI–XXIV, fourteen were published between 1844 and 1874. The remaining five were never officially distributed.

The printing matrices—either engraved plates and blocks or lithographic stones—used to print the Narrative of the U.S. Exploring Expedition and its accompanying volumes are housed in the Graphic Arts Collection of the National Museum of American History. This collection includes 309 engraved wood blocks, 133 engraved copper and steel-faced plates, with an additional presentation card plate, and 19 lithographic stones.

 

This engraved printing plate was prepared to print an image of "Town of Nukualofa, Tonga" for the publication "The Narrative of the United States Exploring Expedition, During the Years 1838, 1839, 1840, 1841, 1842," 1844, Volume 3, preceding page 3, in the edition Philadelphia :
Description (Brief)
This engraved printing plate was prepared to print an image of "Town of Nukualofa, Tonga" for the publication "The Narrative of the United States Exploring Expedition, During the Years 1838, 1839, 1840, 1841, 1842," 1844, Volume 3, preceding page 3, in the edition Philadelphia : Lea and Blanchard, 1845. The engraving was produced by C. A. Jewett after a sketch by A. T. Agate.
Conservation treatment for this printing plate was provided through a grant from the American Historical Print Collectors Society.
Location
Currently not on view
Date made
1845
Associated Name
Wilkes, Charles
original artist
Agate, A. T.
graphic artist
Jewett, C.A.
printer
Sherman, C.
Maker
Lea & Blanchard
ID Number
1999.0145.350
accession number
1999.0145
catalog number
1999.0145.350
This engraved printing plate was prepared to print an image of "La Vinda Mountain, Peru" for the publication "The Narrative of the United States Exploring Expedition, During the Years 1838, 1839, 1840, 1841, 1842," 1844, Volume 1, following page 266, in the edition Philadelphia :
Description (Brief)
This engraved printing plate was prepared to print an image of "La Vinda Mountain, Peru" for the publication "The Narrative of the United States Exploring Expedition, During the Years 1838, 1839, 1840, 1841, 1842," 1844, Volume 1, following page 266, in the edition Philadelphia : Lea and Blanchard, 1845. The engraving was produced by the firm of Rawdon Wright & Hatch after a sketch by A.T. Agate.
Conservation treatment for this printing plate was provided through a grant from the American Historical Print Collectors Society.
Location
Currently not on view
Date made
1845
Associated Name
Wilkes, Charles
original artist
Agate, A. T.
graphic artist
Wright, W. F.
printer
Sherman, C.
graphic artist
Rawdon
Hatch
ID Number
1999.0145.325
accession number
1999.0145
catalog number
1999.0145.325
This engraved printing plate was prepared to print an image of "Lima Gate Way" for the publication "The Narrative of the United States Exploring Expedition, During the Years 1838, 1839, 1840, 1841, 1842," 1844, Volume 1, following page 234, in the edition Philadelphia : Lea and B
Description (Brief)
This engraved printing plate was prepared to print an image of "Lima Gate Way" for the publication "The Narrative of the United States Exploring Expedition, During the Years 1838, 1839, 1840, 1841, 1842," 1844, Volume 1, following page 234, in the edition Philadelphia : Lea and Blanchard, 1845. The engraving was produced by A. Halbert after a sketch by A.T. Agate.
Conservation treatment for this printing plate was provided through a grant from the American Historical Print Collectors Society.
Location
Currently not on view
Date made
1845
Associated Name
Wilkes, Charles
original artist
Agate, A. T.
graphic artist
Halbert, A.
printer
Sherman, C.
Maker
Lea & Blanchard
ID Number
1999.0145.323
accession number
1999.0145
catalog number
1999.0145.323
This engraved printing plate was prepared to print an image of "Samoan Dance" for the publication "The Narrative of the United States Exploring Expedition, During the Years 1838, 1839, 1840, 1841, 1842," 1844, Volume 2, following page 142, in the edition Philadelphia : Lea and Bl
Description (Brief)
This engraved printing plate was prepared to print an image of "Samoan Dance" for the publication "The Narrative of the United States Exploring Expedition, During the Years 1838, 1839, 1840, 1841, 1842," 1844, Volume 2, following page 142, in the edition Philadelphia : Lea and Blanchard, 1845. The engraving was produced by Alfred Jones after a sketch by A.T. Agate.
Conservation treatment for this printing plate was provided through a grant from the American Historical Print Collectors Society.
Location
Currently not on view
Date made
1845
Associated Name
Wilkes, Charles
original artist
Agate, A. T.
printer
Sherman, C.
publisher
Lea & Blanchard
engraver
Jones, Alfred
maker
Agate, A. T.
ID Number
1999.0145.334
accession number
1999.0145
catalog number
1999.0145.334
This engraved wood block was used to print an image in the publication "Narrative of the U.S. Exploring Expedition, During the Years 1838, 1839, 1840, 1841, 1842," 1844, Volume 3, page 374. The image was drawn by A.T. Agate and W.G. Armstrong on wood. It was engraved by R.S.
Description (Brief)
This engraved wood block was used to print an image in the publication "Narrative of the U.S. Exploring Expedition, During the Years 1838, 1839, 1840, 1841, 1842," 1844, Volume 3, page 374. The image was drawn by A.T. Agate and W.G. Armstrong on wood. It was engraved by R.S. Gilbert, and originally printed by C. Sherman of Philadelphia in 1844.
Location
Currently not on view
date made
ca 1844
Associated Name
Wilkes, Charles
graphic artist
Gilbert, R.S.
original artist
Agate, A. T.
Armstrong, W.G.
stereotyper
Fagan, J.
publisher
Lea & Blanchard
printer
Sherman, C.
author
Wilkes, Charles
ID Number
1999.0145.180
accession number
1999.0145
catalog number
1999.0145.180
This engraved wood block was used to print an image in the publication "Narrative of the U.S. Exploring Expedition, During the Years 1838, 1839, 1840, 1841, 1842," 1844, Volume 1 (page 58 of the Lea & Blanchard 1845 stereotyped copy). The image was drawn by Joseph Drayton and A.
Description (Brief)
This engraved wood block was used to print an image in the publication "Narrative of the U.S. Exploring Expedition, During the Years 1838, 1839, 1840, 1841, 1842," 1844, Volume 1 (page 58 of the Lea & Blanchard 1845 stereotyped copy). The image was drawn by Joseph Drayton and A. T. Agate. It was engraved by B. F. Childs, and originally printed by C. Sherman of Philadelphia in 1844.
Location
Currently not on view
Date made
ca 1844
date made
ca 1844
Associated Name
Wilkes, Charles
stereotyper
Fagan, J.
publisher
Lea & Blanchard
printer
Sherman, C.
author
Wilkes, Charles
graphic artist
Childs, Benjamin F.
original artist
Agate, A. T.
Drayton, Joseph
ID Number
1999.0145.032
accession number
1999.0145
catalog number
1999.0145.032
This engraved wood block was used to print an image in the publication "Narrative of the U.S. Exploring Expedition, During the Years 1838, 1839, 1840, 1841, 1842," 1844, Volume 3, page 146. The image was drawn by A.T. Agate. It was engraved by J.J.
Description (Brief)
This engraved wood block was used to print an image in the publication "Narrative of the U.S. Exploring Expedition, During the Years 1838, 1839, 1840, 1841, 1842," 1844, Volume 3, page 146. The image was drawn by A.T. Agate. It was engraved by J.J. Butler, and originally printed by C. Sherman of Philadelphia in 1844.
Location
Currently not on view
date made
ca 1844
Associated Name
Wilkes, Charles
graphic artist
Butler, J. J.
original artist
Agate, A. T.
stereotyper
Fagan, J.
publisher
Lea & Blanchard
printer
Sherman, C.
author
Wilkes, Charles
ID Number
1999.0145.153
accession number
1999.0145
catalog number
1999.0145.153
This engraved printing plate was prepared to print an image of "Ficus or Banyon Tree, Upolu" for the publication "The Narrative of the United States Exploring Expedition, During the Years 1838, 1839, 1840, 1841, 1842," 1844, Volume 5, following page 28, in the edition Philadelphi
Description (Brief)
This engraved printing plate was prepared to print an image of "Ficus or Banyon Tree, Upolu" for the publication "The Narrative of the United States Exploring Expedition, During the Years 1838, 1839, 1840, 1841, 1842," 1844, Volume 5, following page 28, in the edition Philadelphia : Lea and Blanchard, 1845. The engraving was produced by the firm of Rawdon, Wright and Hatch after a sketch by A. T. Agate.
Location
Currently not on view
Date made
1845
Associated Name
Wilkes, Charles
original artist
Agate, A. T.
graphic artist
Rawdon, Wright and Hatch
printer
Sherman, C.
Maker
Lea & Blanchard
ID Number
1999.0145.382
accession number
1999.0145
catalog number
1999.0145.382
This engraved printing plate was prepared to print an image of "View from the Pass to the Upper Town, Somo Somo" for the publication "The Narrative of the United States Exploring Expedition, During the Years 1838, 1839, 1840, 1841, 1842," 1844, Volume 3, page 318 in the edition P
Description (Brief)
This engraved printing plate was prepared to print an image of "View from the Pass to the Upper Town, Somo Somo" for the publication "The Narrative of the United States Exploring Expedition, During the Years 1838, 1839, 1840, 1841, 1842," 1844, Volume 3, page 318 in the edition Philadelphia : Lea and Blanchard, 1845. The engraving was produced by the firm of Smillie & Hinshelwood after a sketch by A. T. Agate.
Location
Currently not on view
Date made
1845
Associated Name
Wilkes, Charles
original artist
Agate, A. T.
graphic artist
Smillie and Hinshelwood
printer
Sherman, C.
Maker
Lea & Blanchard
maker
Smillie and Hinshelwood
ID Number
1999.0145.366
accession number
1999.0145
catalog number
1999.0145.366
This engraved wood block was used to print an image in the publication "Narrative of the U.S. Exploring Expedition, During the Years 1838, 1839, 1840, 1841, 1842," 1844, Volume 1 (page 57 of the Lea & Blanchard 1845 stereotyped copy). The image was drawn by Joseph Drayton and A.
Description (Brief)
This engraved wood block was used to print an image in the publication "Narrative of the U.S. Exploring Expedition, During the Years 1838, 1839, 1840, 1841, 1842," 1844, Volume 1 (page 57 of the Lea & Blanchard 1845 stereotyped copy). The image was drawn by Joseph Drayton and A. T. Agate. It was engraved by B. F. Childs, and originally printed by C. Sherman of Philadelphia in 1844.
Location
Currently not on view
Date made
ca 1844
date made
ca 1844
Associated Name
Wilkes, Charles
stereotyper
Fagan, J.
publisher
Lea & Blanchard
printer
Sherman, C.
author
Wilkes, Charles
graphic artist
Childs, Benjamin F.
original artist
Drayton, Joseph
Agate, A. T.
ID Number
1999.0145.026
accession number
1999.0145
catalog number
1999.0145.026
This engraved wood block was used to print an image in the publication "Narrative of the U.S. Exploring Expedition, During the Years 1838, 1839, 1840, 1841, 1842," 1844, Volume 3, page 358. The image was drawn by A.T. Agate and W.G. Armstong on wood. It was engraved by R.S.
Description (Brief)
This engraved wood block was used to print an image in the publication "Narrative of the U.S. Exploring Expedition, During the Years 1838, 1839, 1840, 1841, 1842," 1844, Volume 3, page 358. The image was drawn by A.T. Agate and W.G. Armstong on wood. It was engraved by R.S. Gilbert, and originally printed by C. Sherman of Philadelphia in 1844.
Location
Currently not on view
date made
ca 1844
Associated Name
Wilkes, Charles
graphic artist
Gilbert, R.S.
original artist
Agate, A. T.
Armstrong, W.G.
stereotyper
Fagan, J.
publisher
Lea & Blanchard
printer
Sherman, C.
author
Wilkes, Charles
ID Number
1999.0145.170
accession number
1999.0145
catalog number
1999.0145.170
This engraved wood block was used to print an image in the publication "Narrative of the U.S. Exploring Expedition, During the Years 1838, 1839, 1840, 1841, 1842," 1844, Volume 2, page 38. The image was drawn by A. T. Agate. It was engraved by R. H.
Description (Brief)
This engraved wood block was used to print an image in the publication "Narrative of the U.S. Exploring Expedition, During the Years 1838, 1839, 1840, 1841, 1842," 1844, Volume 2, page 38. The image was drawn by A. T. Agate. It was engraved by R. H. Pease, and originally printed by C. Sherman of Philadelphia in 1844.
Location
Currently not on view
date made
ca 1844
Associated Name
Wilkes, Charles
graphic artist
Pease, Richard H.
original artist
Agate, A. T.
stereotyper
Fagan, J.
publisher
Lea & Blanchard
printer
Sherman, C.
author
Wilkes, Charles
ID Number
1999.0145.100
accession number
1999.0145
catalog number
1999.0145.100
This engraved wood block was used to print an image in the publication "Narrative of the U.S. Exploring Expedition, During the Years 1838, 1839, 1840, 1841, 1842," 1844, Volume 1 (page 56 of the Lea & Blanchard 1845 stereotyped copy). The image was drawn by Joseph Drayton and A.
Description (Brief)
This engraved wood block was used to print an image in the publication "Narrative of the U.S. Exploring Expedition, During the Years 1838, 1839, 1840, 1841, 1842," 1844, Volume 1 (page 56 of the Lea & Blanchard 1845 stereotyped copy). The image was drawn by Joseph Drayton and A. T. Agate. It was engraved by B. F. Childs, and originally printed by C. Sherman of Philadelphia in 1844.
Location
Currently not on view
Date made
ca 1844
date made
ca 1844
Associated Name
Wilkes, Charles
publisher
Lea & Blanchard
printer
Sherman, C.
author
Wilkes, Charles
graphic artist
Childs, Benjamin F.
stereotyper
Fagan, J.
original artist
Agate, A. T.
Drayton, Joseph
maker
Agate, A. T.
ID Number
1999.0145.013
accession number
1999.0145
catalog number
1999.0145.013
This engraved wood block was used to print an image in the publication "Narrative of the U.S. Exploring Expedition, During the Years 1838, 1839, 1840, 1841, 1842," 1844, Volume 5, page 481. The image was drawn by A.T. Agate. It was engraved by R.S.
Description (Brief)
This engraved wood block was used to print an image in the publication "Narrative of the U.S. Exploring Expedition, During the Years 1838, 1839, 1840, 1841, 1842," 1844, Volume 5, page 481. The image was drawn by A.T. Agate. It was engraved by R.S. Gilbert, and originally printed by C. Sherman of Philadelphia in 1844.
Location
Currently not on view
date made
ca 1844
Associated Name
Wilkes, Charles
graphic artist
Gilbert, R.S.
original artist
Agate, A. T.
stereotyper
Fagan, J.
publisher
Lea & Blanchard
printer
Sherman, C.
author
Wilkes, Charles
ID Number
1999.0145.234
accession number
1999.0145
catalog number
1999.0145.234
This engraved wood block was used to print an image in the publication "Narrative of the U.S. Exploring Expedition, During the Years 1838, 1839, 1840, 1841, 1842," 1844, Volume 2, page 63. The image was drawn by A. T. Agate, and drawn on wood by J. H. Manning.
Description (Brief)
This engraved wood block was used to print an image in the publication "Narrative of the U.S. Exploring Expedition, During the Years 1838, 1839, 1840, 1841, 1842," 1844, Volume 2, page 63. The image was drawn by A. T. Agate, and drawn on wood by J. H. Manning. It was engraved by J. J. Butler, and originally printed by C. Sherman of Philadelphia in 1844.
Location
Currently not on view
date made
ca 1844
Associated Name
Wilkes, Charles
graphic artist
Butler, J. J.
original artist
Agate, A. T.
illustrator
Manning, J. H.
stereotyper
Fagan, J.
publisher
Lea & Blanchard
printer
Sherman, C.
author
Wilkes, Charles
ID Number
1999.0145.101
accession number
1999.0145
catalog number
1999.0145.101
This engraved wood block was used to print an image in the publication "Narrative of the U.S. Exploring Expedition, During the Years 1838, 1839, 1840, 1841, 1842," 1844, Volume 1 (page 57 of the Lea & Blanchard 1845 stereotyped copy). The image was drawn by Joseph Drayton and A.
Description (Brief)
This engraved wood block was used to print an image in the publication "Narrative of the U.S. Exploring Expedition, During the Years 1838, 1839, 1840, 1841, 1842," 1844, Volume 1 (page 57 of the Lea & Blanchard 1845 stereotyped copy). The image was drawn by Joseph Drayton and A. T. Agate. It was engraved by B. F. Childs, and originally printed by C. Sherman of Philadelphia in 1844.
Location
Currently not on view
Date made
ca 1844
date made
ca 1844
Associated Name
Wilkes, Charles
stereotyper
Fagan, J.
publisher
Lea & Blanchard
printer
Sherman, C.
author
Wilkes, Charles
graphic artist
Childs, Benjamin F.
original artist
Drayton, Joseph
Agate, A. T.
ID Number
1999.0145.025
accession number
1999.0145
catalog number
1999.0145.025
This engraved wood block was used to print an image in the publication "Narrative of the U.S. Exploring Expedition, During the Years 1838, 1839, 1840, 1841, 1842," 1844, Volume 1 (page 62 of the Lea & Blanchard 1845 stereotyped copy). The image was drawn by A. T. Agate.
Description (Brief)
This engraved wood block was used to print an image in the publication "Narrative of the U.S. Exploring Expedition, During the Years 1838, 1839, 1840, 1841, 1842," 1844, Volume 1 (page 62 of the Lea & Blanchard 1845 stereotyped copy). The image was drawn by A. T. Agate. It was engraved by J. H. Brightly, and originally printed by C. Sherman of Philadelphia in 1844.
Location
Currently not on view
Date made
ca 1844
date made
ca 1844
Associated Name
Wilkes, Charles
stereotyper
Fagan, J.
publisher
Lea & Blanchard
printer
Sherman, C.
author
Wilkes, Charles
graphic artist
Brightly, J. H.
original artist
Agate, A. T.
ID Number
1999.0145.043
accession number
1999.0145
catalog number
1999.0145.043
This engraved wood block was used to print an image in the publication "Narrative of the U.S. Exploring Expedition, During the Years 1838, 1839, 1840, 1841, 1842," 1844, Volume 3, page 213. The image was drawn by A.T. Agate. It was engraved by J.J.
Description (Brief)
This engraved wood block was used to print an image in the publication "Narrative of the U.S. Exploring Expedition, During the Years 1838, 1839, 1840, 1841, 1842," 1844, Volume 3, page 213. The image was drawn by A.T. Agate. It was engraved by J.J. Butler, and originally printed by C. Sherman of Philadelphia in 1844.
Location
Currently not on view
date made
ca 1844
Associated Name
Wilkes, Charles
graphic artist
Butler, J. J.
original artist
Agate, A. T.
stereotyper
Fagan, J.
publisher
Lea & Blanchard
printer
Sherman, C.
author
Wilkes, Charles
ID Number
1999.0145.156
accession number
1999.0145
catalog number
1999.0145.156
This engraved wood block was used to print an image in the publication "Narrative of the U.S. Exploring Expedition, During the Years 1838, 1839, 1840, 1841, 1842," 1844, Volume 1 (page 55 of the Lea & Blanchard 1845 stereotyped copy).
Description (Brief)
This engraved wood block was used to print an image in the publication "Narrative of the U.S. Exploring Expedition, During the Years 1838, 1839, 1840, 1841, 1842," 1844, Volume 1 (page 55 of the Lea & Blanchard 1845 stereotyped copy). The image was likely drawn by Joseph Drayton and A. T. Agate. It was likely engraved by B. F. Childs, and originally printed by C. Sherman of Philadelphia in 1844.
Location
Currently not on view
Date made
ca 1844
date made
ca 1844
Associated Name
Wilkes, Charles
author
Wilkes, Charles
graphic artist
Childs, Benjamin F.
printer
Sherman, C.
stereotyper
Fagan, J.
publisher
Lea & Blanchard
original artist
Drayton, Joseph
Agate, A. T.
ID Number
1999.0145.011
accession number
1999.0145
catalog number
1999.0145.011
This engraved wood block was used to print an image in the publication "Narrative of the U.S. Exploring Expedition, During the Years 1838, 1839, 1840, 1841, 1842," 1844, Volume 5, page 71. The image was drawn by A.T. Agate. It was engraved by R.S.
Description (Brief)
This engraved wood block was used to print an image in the publication "Narrative of the U.S. Exploring Expedition, During the Years 1838, 1839, 1840, 1841, 1842," 1844, Volume 5, page 71. The image was drawn by A.T. Agate. It was engraved by R.S. Gilbert, and originally printed by C. Sherman of Philadelphia in 1844.
Location
Currently not on view
date made
ca 1844
Associated Name
Wilkes, Charles
graphic artist
Gilbert, R.S.
original artist
Agate, A. T.
stereotyper
Fagan, J.
publisher
Lea & Blanchard
printer
Sherman, C.
author
Wilkes, Charles
ID Number
1999.0145.196
accession number
1999.0145
catalog number
1999.0145.196
This engraved wood block was used to print an image in the publication "Narrative of the U.S. Exploring Expedition, During the Years 1838, 1839, 1840, 1841, 1842," 1844, Volume 3, page 323. The image was drawn by A.T. Agate and J.H. Manning on wood. It was engraved by J.J.
Description (Brief)
This engraved wood block was used to print an image in the publication "Narrative of the U.S. Exploring Expedition, During the Years 1838, 1839, 1840, 1841, 1842," 1844, Volume 3, page 323. The image was drawn by A.T. Agate and J.H. Manning on wood. It was engraved by J.J. Butler, and originally printed by C. Sherman of Philadelphia in 1844.
Location
Currently not on view
date made
ca 1844
Associated Name
Wilkes, Charles
graphic artist
Butler, J. J.
original artist
Agate, A. T.
Manning, J. H.
stereotyper
Fagan, J.
publisher
Lea & Blanchard
printer
Sherman, C.
author
Wilkes, Charles
ID Number
1999.0145.167
accession number
1999.0145
catalog number
1999.0145.167
This engraved wood block was used to print an image in the publication "Narrative of the U.S. Exploring Expedition, During the Years 1838, 1839, 1840, 1841, 1842," 1844, Volume 1 (page 56 of the Lea & Blanchard 1845 stereotyped copy). The image was drawn by Joseph Drayton and A.
Description (Brief)
This engraved wood block was used to print an image in the publication "Narrative of the U.S. Exploring Expedition, During the Years 1838, 1839, 1840, 1841, 1842," 1844, Volume 1 (page 56 of the Lea & Blanchard 1845 stereotyped copy). The image was drawn by Joseph Drayton and A. T. Agate. It was engraved by B. F. Childs, and originally printed by C. Sherman of Philadelphia in 1844.
Location
Currently not on view
Date made
ca 1844
date made
ca 1844
Associated Name
Wilkes, Charles
publisher
Lea & Blanchard
stereotyper
Fagan, J.
printer
Sherman, C.
author
Wilkes, Charles
graphic artist
Childs, Benjamin F.
original artist
Agate, A. T.
Drayton, Joseph
ID Number
1999.0145.014
accession number
1999.0145
catalog number
1999.0145.014
This engraved printing plate was prepared to print an image of "Tonga Gateway" for the publication "The Narrative of the United States Exploring Expedition, During the Years 1838, 1839, 1840, 1841, 1842," 1844, Volume 3, page 14, in the edition Philadelphia : Lea and Blanchard, 1
Description (Brief)
This engraved printing plate was prepared to print an image of "Tonga Gateway" for the publication "The Narrative of the United States Exploring Expedition, During the Years 1838, 1839, 1840, 1841, 1842," 1844, Volume 3, page 14, in the edition Philadelphia : Lea and Blanchard, 1845. The engraving was produced by C. A. Jewett after a sketch by A. T. Agate.
Location
Currently not on view
Date made
1845
Associated Name
Wilkes, Charles
original artist
Agate, A. T.
graphic artist
Jewett, C.A.
printer
Sherman, C.
Maker
Lea & Blanchard
ID Number
1999.0145.352
accession number
1999.0145
catalog number
1999.0145.352
This engraved wood block was used to print an image in the publication "Narrative of the U.S. Exploring Expedition, During the Years 1838, 1839, 1840, 1841, 1842," 1844, Volume 2, page 11. The image was drawn by A. T. Agate. It was engraved by J. J.
Description (Brief)
This engraved wood block was used to print an image in the publication "Narrative of the U.S. Exploring Expedition, During the Years 1838, 1839, 1840, 1841, 1842," 1844, Volume 2, page 11. The image was drawn by A. T. Agate. It was engraved by J. J. Butler, and originally printed by C. Sherman of Philadelphia in 1844.
Location
Currently not on view
date made
ca 1844
Associated Name
Wilkes, Charles
graphic artist
Butler, J. J.
stereotyper
Fagan, J.
publisher
Lea & Blanchard
printer
Sherman, C.
author
Wilkes, Charles
original artist
Agate, A. T.
Agate, A. T.
ID Number
1999.0145.095
accession number
1999.0145
catalog number
1999.0145.095

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