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Description (Brief):

This engraved printing plate was prepared to print an image of "Kingsmill Canoe" for the publication "The Narrative of the United States Exploring Expedition, During the Years 1838, 1839, 1840, 1841, 1842," 1844, Volume 5, page 52, in the edition Philadelphia : Lea and Blanchard, 1845. The engraving was produced by R. S. Gilbert after a sketch by A. T. Agate.

Date Made: 1845

Associated Name: Wilkes, CharlesEngraver: Gilbert, R.S.Illustrator: Agate, A. T.Maker: Fagan, J.Publisher: Lea & BlanchardPrinter: Sherman, C.Author: Wilkes, Charles

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

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Data Source: National Museum of American History

Id Number: 1999.0145.463Catalog Number: 1999.0145.463Accession Number: 1999.0145

Object Name: Blockblock, printingObject Type: Wood Engravingrelief

Physical Description: wood (overall material)Measurements: overall: 3 in x 4 in; 7.62 cm x 10.16 cm

Metadata Usage: CC0

Guid: http://n2t.net/ark:/65665/ng49ca746ae-2125-704b-e053-15f76fa0b4fa

Record Id: nmah_1465160

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