Object Details
- Description (Brief)
- This engraved wood block was used to print an image in the publication "Narrative of the U.S. Exploring Expedition, During the Years 1838, 1839, 1840, 1841, 1842," 1844, Volume 1 (page 339 of the Lea & Blanchard stereotyped copy). The image was drawn by A. T. Agate. It was engraved by R. S. Gilbert, and originally printed by C. Sherman of Philadelphia in 1844.
- Location
- Currently not on view
- Data Source
- National Museum of American History
- Associated Name
- Wilkes, Charles
- graphic artist
- Gilbert, R.S.
- original artist
- Agate, A. T.
- stereotyper
- Fagan, J.
- publisher
- Lea & Blanchard
- printer
- Sherman, C.
- author
- Wilkes, Charles
- date made
- ca 1844
- Physical Description
- wood (overall material)
- Measurements
- overall: 3 in x 4 in; 7.62 cm x 10.16 cm
- Object Name
- Block
- block, printing
- Object Type
- relief
- block printing
- Wood Engraving
