Object Details
Associated Name
Wilkes, Charles
author
Hale, Horatio
graphic artist
Sherman and Smith
printer
Sherman, C.
Maker
Lea & Blanchard
Description (Brief)
This engraved printing plate was prepared to print an image of "Ethnographical Map of Oregon Showing the Limits of the Tribes and their Affinities by Language. By H. Hale. U.S. Ex. Ex. 1841" for the publication "United States Exploring Expedition, During the Years 1838, 1839, 1840, 1841, 1842," Volume 6, preceding page 197, in the edition Philadelphia : C. Sherman, 1846. The engraving was produced by the firm Sherman and Smith.
Location
Currently not on view
Date made
1846
ID Number
1999.0145.403
accession number
1999.0145
catalog number
1999.0145.403
Object Name
Plate
Map
plate, printing
map
Object Type
Engraving
Physical Description
copper (overall material)
Measurements
overall: 29.2 cm x 36.9 cm; 11 1/2 in x 14 17/32 in
place made
United States: Pennsylvania, Philadelphia
Associated Place
United States: Oregon
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Data Source
National Museum of American History
Subject
Native Americans
related event
U.S. Exploring Expedition
Link to Original Record
Record ID
nmah_600642