Map of the World Showing the Tracks of the U.S. Exploring Expedition in 1838.39.40.41.42.

Map of the World Showing the Tracks of the U.S. Exploring Expedition in 1838.39.40.41.42.
Map of the World Showing the Tracks of the U.S. Exploring Expedition in 1838.39.40.41.42.
Description (Brief):

This engraved printing plate was prepared to print an image of "Map of the World Showing the Tracks of the U.S. Exploring Expedition in 1838.39.40.41.42" for the publication "The Narrative of the United States Exploring Expedition, During the Years 1838, 1839, 1840, 1841, 1842," 1844, Volume 1, frontispiece, in the edition Philadelphia : Lea and Blanchard, 1845. The engraving was produced by Edward Yeager.

Date Made: 1845

Associated Name: Wilkes, CharlesOriginal Artist: unknownGraphic Artist: Yeager, Edw.Printer: Sherman, C.Publisher: Lea & Blanchard

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: 1999.0145.399Accession Number: 1999.0145Catalog Number: 1999.0145.399

Object Name: PlateMapplatemapplate, printingObject Type: Engraving

Physical Description: copper (overall material)Measurements: overall: 25.3 cm x 38 cm; 9 15/16 in x 14 15/16 in

Metadata Usage: CC0

Guid: http://n2t.net/ark:/65665/ng49ca746a4-39de-704b-e053-15f76fa0b4fa

Record Id: nmah_600637

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