This engraved printing plate was prepared to print an image of "Malietoa" for the publication "The Narrative of the United States Exploring Expedition, During the Years 1838, 1839, 1840, 1841, 1842," 1844, Volume 2, following page 123, in the edition Philadelphia : Lea and Blanchard, 1845. The engraving was produced by F. Halpin after a sketch by A.T. Agate.
Date Made: 1845
Associated Name: Wilkes, CharlesOriginal Artist: Agate, A. T.Graphic Artist: Halpin, Frederick W.Printer: Sherman, C.Maker: Lea & Blanchard
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: 1999.0145.333Accession Number: 1999.0145Catalog Number: 1999.0145.333
Object Name: Plateplate, printingObject Type: Engraving
Physical Description: copper (overall material)steel (overall material)Measurements: overall: 33 cm x 25.7 cm; 13 in x 10 1/8 in
Metadata Usage: CC0
Guid: https://n2t.net/ark:/65665/ng49ca746a4-1a9a-704b-e053-15f76fa0b4fa
Record Id: nmah_600571
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