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 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 4, page 155. The image was drawn by Charles Wilkes. 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 4, page 155. The image was drawn by Charles Wilkes. 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
Wilkes, Charles
stereotyper
Fagan, J.
publisher
Lea & Blanchard
printer
Sherman, C.
author
Wilkes, Charles
ID Number
1999.0145.185
accession number
1999.0145
catalog number
1999.0145.185
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 "United States Exploring Expedition, During the Years 1838, 1839, 1840, 1841, 1842, Zoophytes," 1846, Volume 7, Chapter 3, "Hydroidea," page 25, figure 10, Sertularia.
Description (Brief)
This engraved wood block was used to print an image in the publication "United States Exploring Expedition, During the Years 1838, 1839, 1840, 1841, 1842, Zoophytes," 1846, Volume 7, Chapter 3, "Hydroidea," page 25, figure 10, Sertularia. The image was drawn by Charles Pickering and was engraved by an unknown artist. It was originally printed by C. Sherman of Philadelphia.
Location
Currently not on view
Date made
1845
1846
Associated Name
Wilkes, Charles
engraver
unknown
illustrator
unknown
printer
Sherman, C.
author
Dana, James Dwight
collaborator
Wilkes, Charles
ID Number
1999.0145.245
accession number
1999.0145
catalog number
1999.0145.245
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 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 362. The image was drawn by an unknown artist and by J.H. Manning on wood.
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 362. The image was drawn by an unknown artist and by J.H. Manning on wood. 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
unknown
stereotyper
Fagan, J.
publisher
Lea & Blanchard
printer
Sherman, C.
author
Wilkes, Charles
original artist
Manning, J. H.
ID Number
1999.0145.173
accession number
1999.0145
catalog number
1999.0145.173
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 411. The image was drawn by J. Drayton and J.H. Manning on wood. 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 3, page 411. The image was drawn by J. Drayton and J.H. Manning on wood. 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
author
Wilkes, Charles
graphic artist
Pease, Richard H.
original artist
Drayton, Joseph
Manning, J. H.
stereotyper
Fagan, J.
publisher
Lea & Blanchard
printer
Sherman, C.
ID Number
1999.0145.183
accession number
1999.0145
catalog number
1999.0145.183
This engraved wood block was used to print an image in the publication "United States Exploring Expedition, During the Years 1838, 1839, 1840, 1841, 1842, Zoophytes," 1846, Volume 7, page 23, figure 7a, Plumularia. The image was drawn by Charles Pickering.
Description (Brief)
This engraved wood block was used to print an image in the publication "United States Exploring Expedition, During the Years 1838, 1839, 1840, 1841, 1842, Zoophytes," 1846, Volume 7, page 23, figure 7a, Plumularia. The image was drawn by Charles Pickering. It was engraved by an unknown engraver, and originally printed by C. Sherman of Philadelphia.
Location
Currently not on view
Date made
1845
1846
Associated Name
Wilkes, Charles
engraver
unknown
illustrator
Pickering, Charles
printer
Sherman, C.
author
Dana, James Dwight
collaborator
Wilkes, Charles
ID Number
1999.0145.241
accession number
1999.0145
catalog number
1999.0145.241
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 2, page 22. The image was drawn by J. Drayton. 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 22. The image was drawn by J. Drayton. 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
stereotyper
Fagan, J.
publisher
Lea & Blanchard
printer
Sherman, C.
author
Wilkes, Charles
graphic artist
Pease, Richard H.
original artist
Drayton, Joseph
ID Number
1999.0145.096
accession number
1999.0145
catalog number
1999.0145.096
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 5, page 349. The image was drawn by J. Drayton. 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 5, page 349. The image was drawn by J. Drayton. 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
Drayton, Joseph
stereotyper
Fagan, J.
publisher
Lea & Blanchard
printer
Sherman, C.
author
Wilkes, Charles
ID Number
1999.0145.225
accession number
1999.0145
catalog number
1999.0145.225
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 5, page 326. The image was drawn by by an unknown artist and drawn on wood by W.G. Armstrong.
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 326. The image was drawn by by an unknown artist and drawn on wood by W.G. Armstrong. 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
unknown
stereotyper
Fagan, J.
publisher
Lea & Blanchard
printer
Sherman, C.
author
Wilkes, Charles
illustrator
Armstrong, G.
maker
Armstrong, W. G.
ID Number
1999.0145.221
catalog number
1999.0145.221
accession number
1999.0145
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 1 (page 240 of the Lea & Blanchard stereotyped copy). The image was drawn by C.
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 240 of the Lea & Blanchard stereotyped copy). The image was drawn by C. Wilkes, U.S.N, and drawn on wood by J. H. Manning. 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
Associated Name
Wilkes, Charles
graphic artist
Brightly, J. H.
stereotyper
Fagan, J.
publisher
Lea & Blanchard
printer
Sherman, C.
author
Wilkes, Charles
original artist
Manning, J. H.
illustrator
Wilkes, Charles
ID Number
1999.0145.068
catalog number
1999.0145.068
accession number
1999.0145
This engraved wood block was likely prepared to print an image in the publication "The Narrative of the United States Exploring Expedition, During the Years 1838, 1839, 1840, 1841, 1842." The image was not published with any of the expedition volumes but is of the same style and
Description (Brief)
This engraved wood block was likely prepared to print an image in the publication "The Narrative of the United States Exploring Expedition, During the Years 1838, 1839, 1840, 1841, 1842." The image was not published with any of the expedition volumes but is of the same style and subject as images in that publication. The image shows a standing man with a rifle.
Location
Currently not on view
Date made
1845-56
1845
Associated Name
Wilkes, Charles
engraver
unknown
illustrator
unknown
ID Number
1999.0145.304
accession number
1999.0145
catalog number
1999.0145.304
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

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