Object Details
Associated Name
Wilkes, Charles
original artist
unknown
graphic artist
Sherman and Smith
printer
Sherman, C.
Maker
Lea & Blanchard
Description (Brief)
This engraved printing plate was prepared to print a map image of "Samoan or Navigator Island by the U.S. Ex. Ex. 1839" for the publication "The Narrative of the United States Exploring Expedition, During the Years 1838, 1839, 1840, 1841, 1842," 1844, Volume 2, following page 64, in the edition Philadelphia : Lea and Blanchard, 1845. The engraving was produced after one or more of the expedition participants by the firm of Sherman & Smith.
Location
Currently not on view
Date made
1845
ID Number
1999.0145.329
accession number
1999.0145
catalog number
1999.0145.329
Object Name
Plate
plate, printing
plate, printing, map
Object Type
Engraving
Physical Description
copper (overall material)
Measurements
overall: 30.5 cm x 37 cm; 12 in x 14 9/16 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_600567