Associated Name:

Wilkes, Charles  Search this

Graphic artist:

Childs, Benjamin F.  Search this

Stereotyper:

Fagan, J.  Search this

Publisher:

Lea & Blanchard  Search this

Printer:

Sherman, C.  Search this

Author:

Wilkes, Charles  Search this

Original artist:

Underwood, J. A.  Search this

Physical Description:

wood (overall material)

Measurements:

overall: 3 in x 4 in; 7.62 cm x 10.16 cm

Object Name:

Block

block, printing

Object Type:

relief

block printing

Wood Engraving

Place made:

United States: Pennsylvania, Philadelphia

Date made:

ca 1844

Description (Brief):

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 280 of the Lea & Blanchard stereotyped copy). The image was drawn by J. A. Underwood, U.S.N. It was engraved by B. F. Childs, and originally printed by C. Sherman of Philadelphia in 1844.

Location:

Currently not on view

Related event:

U.S. Exploring Expedition  Search this

ID Number:

1999.0145.074

Accession number:

1999.0145

Catalog number:

1999.0145.074

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Work and Industry: Graphic Arts

Wilkes Blocks

Data Source:

National Museum of American History

GUID:

http://n2t.net/ark:/65665/ng49ca746a3-aec7-704b-e053-15f76fa0b4fa

EDAN-URL:

edanmdm:nmah_552392