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 2, page 25. The image was drawn by A. T. Agate. It was engraved by R. H. Pease, 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
- Pease, Richard H.
- 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
