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Associated Name:
Wilkes, Charles  Search this
Original artist:
Wilkes, Charles  Search this
Graphic artist:
Dougal, W. H.  Search this
Printer:
Sherman, C.  Search this
Author:
Wilkes, Charles  Search this
Measurements:
overall: 25.5 cm x 33 cm; 10 1/16 in x 13 in
Object Name:
Plate
Map
plate, printing
map
Object Type:
Engraving
Place made:
United States: Pennsylvania, Philadelphia
Date made:
1861
Description (Brief):
This engraved printing plate was prepared to print an image of "Diagram of a Triangulation of the Yiti Group or Feejee Islands by the U.S. Ex. Ex." for the publication "United States Exploring Expedition, During the Years 1838, 1839, 1840, 1841, 1842," Volume 23, Hydrography, preceding page 7, in the edition Philadelphia : C. Sherman , 1861. The engraving was prepared by W. H. Dougal.
Location:
Currently not on view
Related event:
U.S. Exploring Expedition  Search this
ID Number:
1999.0145.439
Accession number:
1999.0145
Catalog number:
1999.0145.439
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Work and Industry: Graphic Arts
Wilkes Blocks
Data Source:
National Museum of American History
GUID:
http://n2t.net/ark:/65665/ng49ca746a4-2970-704b-e053-15f76fa0b4fa
EDAN-URL:
edanmdm:nmah_600692