Portrait of William Baker

Portrait of William Baker

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Description
Stephen Ferris etched the portrait of distinguished Philadelphian William Spohn Baker in 1882. Baker (1824–1897), a critic and author, wrote several books, including American Engravers and Their Works and The Origin and Antiquity of Engraving. An antiquarian who specialized in George Washington, he collected medals, biographies, and engraved portraits of the first president, and wrote about these subjects. Baker was an active member of the Historical Society of Pennsylvania, serving as a vice president from 1892 and also as a director of the Pennsylvania Academy of the Fine Arts.
Location
Currently not on view
Object Name
print
Date made
1882
graphic artist
Ferris, Stephen James
place made
United States
Physical Description
paper (overall material)
ink (overall material)
Measurements
image: 12.5 cm x 10.5 cm; 4 15/16 in x 4 1/8 in
plate: 25 cm x 19 cm; 9 13/16 in x 7 1/2 in
support: 35 cm x 29 cm; 13 3/4 in x 11 7/16 in
ID Number
GA.14536.16
catalog number
14536.16
accession number
94830
Credit Line
Jean Leon Gerome Ferris
subject
Portraits
Portraits
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Ferris Collection
Communications
Art
Data Source
National Museum of American History
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