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 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, CharlesGraphic Artist: Brightly, J. H.Stereotyper: Fagan, J.Publisher: Lea & BlanchardPrinter: Sherman, C.Author: Wilkes, CharlesOriginal Artist: Agate, A. T.
Location: Currently not on view
Place Made: United States: Pennsylvania, Philadelphia
Related Event: U.S. Exploring Expedition
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Data Source: National Museum of American History
Id Number: 1999.0145.019Accession Number: 1999.0145Catalog Number: 1999.0145.019
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: https://n2t.net/ark:/65665/ng49ca746a1-3e63-704b-e053-15f76fa0b4fa
Record Id: nmah_552307
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