"The Virginia Gazette" Newspaper

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Object Details

Description

Widespread literacy made possible the effective circulation of ideas through published pamphlets, newspapers, and other print products such as this newspaper from October 8, 1767.

ID Number

PL.307668.160

accession number

307668

catalog number

307668.160

Object Name

Newspaper

Physical Description

paper (overall material)

buff, black (overall color)

Measurements

overall: 15 3/4 in x 10 in; 40.005 cm x 25.4 cm

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Exhibition

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Exhibition Location

National Museum of American History

Data Source

National Museum of American History

used

Colonial Life

classified