Object Details
Associated Name
Wilkes, Charles
original artist
Wilkes, Charles
graphic artist
Sherman and Smith
printer
Sherman, C.
Maker
Lea & Blanchard
Description (Brief)
This engraved printing plate was prepared to print an image of "Crater of Kilauea Hawaii by the U.S. Ex. Ex. 1841" for the publication "The Narrative of the United States Exploring Expedition, During the Years 1838, 1839, 1840, 1841, 1842," 1844, Volume 4, preceding page 165, in the edition Philadelphia : Lea and Blanchard, 1845. The engraving was produced by the firm of Sherman and Smith after a sketch by Charles Wilkes.
Location
Currently not on view
Date made
1845
ID Number
1999.0145.373
accession number
1999.0145
catalog number
1999.0145.373
Object Name
Plate
plate, printing
Object Type
Engraving
Physical Description
copper (overall material)
Measurements
overall: 24.5 cm x 32.3 cm; 9 21/32 in x 12 23/32 in
place made
United States: Pennsylvania, Philadelphia
Associated Place
Hawaiian Islands
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Data Source
National Museum of American History
related event
U.S. Exploring Expedition
Link to Original Record
Record ID
nmah_600611