This engraved wood block was used to print an image in the publication "United States Exploring Expedition, During the Years 1838, 1839, 1840, 1841, 1842, Zoophytes," 1846, Volume 7, Chapter 4, "Actinoidea," page 77, figure 35, calcareous lamellae. The image was drawn by Joseph Drayton and was engraved by an unknown artist. It was originally printed by C. Sherman of Philadelphia.
Date Made: 18451846
Associated Name: Wilkes, CharlesEngraver: unknownIllustrator: unknownPrinter: Sherman, C.Author: Dana, James DwightCollaborator: Wilkes, Charles
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: 1999.0145.269Accession Number: 1999.0145Catalog Number: 1999.0145.269
Object Name: Blockblock, printingObject Type: reliefblock printingWood Engraving
Measurements: overall: 3 in x 4 in; 7.62 cm x 10.16 cm
Metadata Usage: CC0
Guid: https://n2t.net/ark:/65665/ng49ca746a3-b8f3-704b-e053-15f76fa0b4fa
Record Id: nmah_552713
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