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 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 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 printing plate was prepared to print an image of "Muthuata Feejee" for the publication "The Narrative of the United States Exploring Expedition, During the Years 1838, 1839, 1840, 1841, 1842," 1844, Volume 3, following page 239, in the edition Philadelphia : Lea and
Description (Brief)
This engraved printing plate was prepared to print an image of "Muthuata Feejee" for the publication "The Narrative of the United States Exploring Expedition, During the Years 1838, 1839, 1840, 1841, 1842," 1844, Volume 3, following page 239, in the edition Philadelphia : Lea and Blanchard, 1845. The engraving was produced by the firm of Sherman and Smith after a sketch by Joseph Drayton.
Location
Currently not on view
Date made
1845
Associated Name
Wilkes, Charles
original artist
Drayton, Joseph
graphic artist
Sherman and Smith
printer
Sherman, C.
Maker
Lea & Blanchard
ID Number
1999.0145.362
accession number
1999.0145
catalog number
1999.0145.362
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 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 printing plate was prepared to print the image "Crossostylis biflora" for the publication "United States Exploring Expedition, During the Years 1838, 1839, 1840, 1841, 1842," Volume 15, Botany - Panerogamia - Atlas, Plate 77, in the edition Philadelphia : C.
Description (Brief)
This engraved printing plate was prepared to print the image "Crossostylis biflora" for the publication "United States Exploring Expedition, During the Years 1838, 1839, 1840, 1841, 1842," Volume 15, Botany - Panerogamia - Atlas, Plate 77, in the edition Philadelphia : C. Sherman & Son, 1856. The plate images were engraved by W. H. Dougal after Issac Sprague.
Location
Currently not on view
Date made
1856
Associated Name
Wilkes, Charles
original artist
Sprague, Isaac
graphic artist
Dougal, W. H.
editor
Drayton, Joseph
printer
C. Sherman and Son
author
Gray, Asa
ID Number
1999.0145.430
accession number
1999.0145
catalog number
1999.0145.430
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 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 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 printing plate was prepared to print an image of "Wai-lu-ku Falls, Hawaii" for the publication "The Narrative of the United States Exploring Expedition, During the Years 1838, 1839, 1840, 1841, 1842," 1844, Volume 4, page 213, in the edition Philadelphia : Lea and B
Description (Brief)
This engraved printing plate was prepared to print an image of "Wai-lu-ku Falls, Hawaii" for the publication "The Narrative of the United States Exploring Expedition, During the Years 1838, 1839, 1840, 1841, 1842," 1844, Volume 4, page 213, in the edition Philadelphia : Lea and Blanchard, 1845. The engraving was produced by J. I. Pease after a sketch by Joseph Drayton.
Location
Currently not on view
Date made
1845
Associated Name
Wilkes, Charles
original artist
Drayton, Joseph
graphic artist
Pease, J.I.
printer
Sherman, C.
Maker
Lea & Blanchard
ID Number
1999.0145.374
accession number
1999.0145
catalog number
1999.0145.374
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 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 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 15. The image was drawn by J. Drayton 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 15. The image was drawn by J. Drayton 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
Drayton, Joseph
Manning, J. H.
stereotyper
Fagan, J.
publisher
Lea & Blanchard
printer
Sherman, C.
author
Wilkes, Charles
ID Number
1999.0145.139
accession number
1999.0145
catalog number
1999.0145.139
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," 184, Volume 1 (page 19 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," 184, Volume 1 (page 19 of the Lea & Blanchard 1845 stereotyped copy). The image was drawn by Joseph Drayton, and drawn on wood by F.O.C. Darley. 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
date made
ca 1844
Associated Name
Wilkes, Charles
graphic artist
Gilbert, R.S.
original artist
Drayton, Joseph
Drayton, Joseph
printer
Sherman, C.
stereotyper
Fagan, J.
publisher
Lea & Blanchard
author
Wilkes, Charles
ID Number
1999.0145.002
accession number
1999.0145
catalog number
1999.0145.002
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 59 of the Lea & Blanchard 1845 stereotyped copy). The image was drawn by Joseph Drayton.
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 59 of the Lea & Blanchard 1845 stereotyped copy). The image was drawn by Joseph Drayton. 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
Drayton, Joseph
ID Number
1999.0145.033
accession number
1999.0145
catalog number
1999.0145.033
This engraved printing plate was prepared to print an image of "Amancaes Fete" for the publication "The Narrative of the United States Exploring Expedition, During the Years 1838, 1839, 1840, 1841, 1842," 1844, Volume 1, page 252, in the edition Philadelphia : Lea and Blanchard,
Description (Brief)
This engraved printing plate was prepared to print an image of "Amancaes Fete" for the publication "The Narrative of the United States Exploring Expedition, During the Years 1838, 1839, 1840, 1841, 1842," 1844, Volume 1, page 252, in the edition Philadelphia : Lea and Blanchard, 1845. The engraving was produced by J. N. Gimbrede after a sketch by Joseph Drayton .
Location
Currently not on view
Date made
1845
Associated Name
Wilkes, Charles
original artist
Drayton, Joseph
graphic artist
Gimbrede, J. N.
printer
Sherman, C.
Maker
Lea & Blanchard
ID Number
1999.0145.324
accession number
1999.0145
catalog number
1999.0145.324
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, Volume 1," 1844.
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, Volume 1," 1844. The image titled "Feejee Mbure" (see 1999.0145.355) produced as a plate engraving was likely used in its place to describe the same scene. The image was drawn by Joseph Drayton and engraved by an unknown artist.
Location
Currently not on view
Date made
1845
1845-56
Associated Name
Wilkes, Charles
original artist
Drayton, Joseph
engraver
unknown
ID Number
1999.0145.285
accession number
1999.0145
catalog number
1999.0145.285
This engraved printing plate was prepared to print an image of "Estroza Pass, Madeira" for the publication "The Narrative of the United States Exploring Expedition, During the Years 1838, 1839, 1840, 1841, 1842," 1844, Volume 1, following page 2, in the edition Philadelphia : Lea
Description (Brief)
This engraved printing plate was prepared to print an image of "Estroza Pass, Madeira" for the publication "The Narrative of the United States Exploring Expedition, During the Years 1838, 1839, 1840, 1841, 1842," 1844, Volume 1, following page 2, in the edition Philadelphia : Lea and Blanchard, 1845. The image was produced after a portrait by Joseph Drayton by J. A. Rolph.
Location
Currently not on view
Date made
1845
Associated Name
Wilkes, Charles
graphic artist
Rolph, J. A.
original artist
Drayton, Joseph
printer
Sherman, C.
Maker
Lea & Blanchard
ID Number
1999.0145.312
accession number
1999.0145
catalog number
1999.0145.312
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 208. The image was drawn by J. Drayton. 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 2, page 208. The image was drawn by J. Drayton. 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
Drayton, Joseph
stereotyper
Fagan, J.
publisher
Lea & Blanchard
printer
Sherman, C.
author
Wilkes, Charles
ID Number
1999.0145.115
accession number
1999.0145
catalog number
1999.0145.115
This engraved printing plate was prepared to print an image of "Willamette Falls" for the publication "The Narrative of the United States Exploring Expedition, During the Years 1838, 1839, 1840, 1841, 1842," 1844, Volume 4, preceding page 341, in the edition Philadelphia : Lea an
Description (Brief)
This engraved printing plate was prepared to print an image of "Willamette Falls" for the publication "The Narrative of the United States Exploring Expedition, During the Years 1838, 1839, 1840, 1841, 1842," 1844, Volume 4, preceding page 341, in the edition Philadelphia : Lea and Blanchard, 1845. The engraving was produced by the firm of Jordan and Halpin after a sketch by Joseph Drayton.
Location
Currently not on view
Date made
1845
Associated Name
Wilkes, Charles
original artist
Drayton, Joseph
graphic artist
Jordan and Halpin
printer
Sherman, C.
Maker
Lea & Blanchard
ID Number
1999.0145.378
accession number
1999.0145
catalog number
1999.0145.378
This engraved printing plate was prepared to print an image of "Native of Terra del Fuego" for the publication "The Narrative of the United States Exploring Expedition, During the Years 1838, 1839, 1840, 1841, 1842," 1844, Volume 1, following page 122, in the edition Philadelphia
Description (Brief)
This engraved printing plate was prepared to print an image of "Native of Terra del Fuego" for the publication "The Narrative of the United States Exploring Expedition, During the Years 1838, 1839, 1840, 1841, 1842," 1844, Volume 1, following page 122, in the edition Philadelphia : Lea and Blanchard, 1845. The engraving was produced by the firm of Jordan & Halpin after a sketch by Joseph Drayton.
Location
Currently not on view
Date made
1845
Associated Name
Wilkes, Charles
original artist
Drayton, Joseph
graphic artist
Jordan
printer
Sherman, C.
Maker
Lea & Blanchard
graphic artist
Halpin
ID Number
1999.0145.317
accession number
1999.0145
catalog number
1999.0145.317
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 97 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 97 of the Lea & Blanchard 1845 stereotyped copy). The image was drawn by Josheph Drayton, and drawn on wood by F.O.C. Darley. 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
date made
ca 1844
Associated Name
Wilkes, Charles
stereotyper
Fagan, J.
publisher
Lea & Blanchard
printer
Sherman, C.
author
Wilkes, Charles
graphic artist
Gilbert, R.S.
original artist
Drayton, Joseph
Darley, Felix Octavius Carr
ID Number
1999.0145.051
accession number
1999.0145
catalog number
1999.0145.051
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 317. The image was drawn by J. Drayton and J.H. Manning on wood. It was engraved by R.
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 317. The image was drawn by J. Drayton and J.H. Manning on wood. It was engraved by R. O'Brien, 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
O'Brien, R.
original artist
Drayton, Joseph
stereotyper
Fagan, J.
publisher
Lea & Blanchard
printer
Sherman, C.
author
Wilkes, Charles
ID Number
1999.0145.166
accession number
1999.0145
catalog number
1999.0145.166
This engraved printing plate was prepared to print an image of "Fuegians and Canoe" for the publication "The Narrative of the United States Exploring Expedition, During the Years 1838, 1839, 1840, 1841, 1842," 1844, Volume 1, page 127, in the edition Philadelphia : Lea and Blanch
Description (Brief)
This engraved printing plate was prepared to print an image of "Fuegians and Canoe" for the publication "The Narrative of the United States Exploring Expedition, During the Years 1838, 1839, 1840, 1841, 1842," 1844, Volume 1, page 127, in the edition Philadelphia : Lea and Blanchard, 1845. The engraving was produced by William Dougal after a sketch by Joseph Drayton .
Location
Currently not on view
Date made
1845
Associated Name
Wilkes, Charles
original artist
Drayton, Joseph
graphic artist
Dougal, W. H.
printer
Sherman, C.
Maker
Lea & Blanchard
ID Number
1999.0145.319
accession number
1999.0145
catalog number
1999.0145.319

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