map part

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 part of a map with text reading "Morning Lat. 30 degrees South."

Date Made: 1845-561845

Associated Name: Wilkes, CharlesEngraver: unknownIllustrator: unknown

Location: Currently not on view

Related Event: U.S. Exploring Expedition

Subject:

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

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Data Source: National Museum of American History

Id Number: 1999.0145.309Accession Number: 1999.0145Catalog Number: 1999.0145.309

Object Name: Blockblock, printingObject Type: reliefblock printingWood Engraving

Measurements: overall: 3 in x 4 in; 7.62 cm x 10.16 cm

Guid: http://n2t.net/ark:/65665/ng49ca746a3-be69-704b-e053-15f76fa0b4fa

Record Id: nmah_552824

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