Object Details
Associated Name
Wilkes, Charles
original artist
Agate, A. T.
graphic artist
Halpin, Frederick W.
printer
Sherman, C.
Maker
Lea & Blanchard
Description (Brief)
This engraved printing plate was prepared to print an image of "Malietoa" for the publication "The Narrative of the United States Exploring Expedition, During the Years 1838, 1839, 1840, 1841, 1842," 1844, Volume 2, following page 123, in the edition Philadelphia : Lea and Blanchard, 1845. The engraving was produced by F. Halpin after a sketch by A.T. Agate.
Location
Currently not on view
Date made
1845
ID Number
1999.0145.333
accession number
1999.0145
catalog number
1999.0145.333
Object Name
Plate
plate, printing
Object Type
Engraving
Physical Description
copper (overall material)
steel (overall material)
Measurements
overall: 33 cm x 25.7 cm; 13 in x 10 1/8 in
place made
United States: Pennsylvania, Philadelphia
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Data Source
National Museum of American History
related event
U.S. Exploring Expedition
Link to Original Record
Record ID
nmah_600571