Makuan

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 61 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.

Date Made: ca 1844Date Made: ca 1844

Associated Name: Wilkes, CharlesStereotyper: Fagan, J.Publisher: Lea & BlanchardPrinter: Sherman, C.Author: Wilkes, CharlesGraphic Artist: Brightly, J. H.Original Artist: Agate, A. T.

Location: Currently not on view

Place Made: United States: Pennsylvania, Philadelphia

Related Event: U.S. Exploring Expedition

Subject:

See more items in: Work and Industry: Graphic Arts, Wilkes Blocks

Exhibition:

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Data Source: National Museum of American History

Id Number: 1999.0145.039Accession Number: 1999.0145Catalog Number: 1999.0145.039

Object Name: Blockblock, printingObject Type: reliefblock printingWood Engraving

Physical Description: wood (overall material)Measurements: overall: 3 in x 4 in; 7.62 cm x 10.16 cm

Metadata Usage: CC0

Guid: http://n2t.net/ark:/65665/ng49ca746a3-b314-704b-e053-15f76fa0b4fa

Record Id: nmah_552356

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