1966.1407 Sketch Book Cover
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Sketch book

  • Category:

    Books

  • Creator (Role):

    Henry Algernon du Pont (Artist)

  • Place of Origin:

    Paris, France, Europe

  • Date:

    May 15 1851 (1851-1851)

  • Materials:

    Paper; Cardboard; Ink; Gilt; Graphite

  • Techniques:

    Drawn

  • Museum Object Number:

    1966.1407


  • Complete Details



Object Number

1966.1407

Object Name

Sketch book

Category

Books

Credit Line/Donor

Bequest of Henry Francis du Pont

Creator (Role)

Henry Algernon du Pont (Artist)
07/30/1838-12/31/1926
Henry Algernon Du Pont ("The Colonel") graduated first in his class at West Point and fought in the Union Army during the Civil War, rising in the ranks from a 2nd lieutenant to a lieutenant general. He was awarded the Congressional Medal of Honor for his service in the Battle of Cedar Creek. Late in his life, he was elected U.S. Senator from Delaware in June 1906 and then re-elected for a second term, 1910-17. He married Pauline Foster in 1874 and had two children, Louisa (Crowninshield) and Henry Francis.

Place of Origin

Paris, France, Europe

Origin Notes

Although the book is from Paris the sketches were probably executed in the United States.

Date

May 15 1851 (1851-1851)

Mark or Signature or Inscription or Label

1. Signature; Cover obverse and reverse; Henry A du Pont de Nemours (flourish)
2. Inscription; Obverse bottom right corner on each sheet; Papetrie de Commerce PILOT DUVAL Rue de Clery N.\o 6 Paris.

Materials

Paper; Cardboard; Ink; Gilt; Graphite

Techniques

Drawn

Dimensions (inches)

8.7 (H) , 11.7 (W)

Dimensions (centimeters)

22 (H) , 29.7 (W)

Measurement Notes

Measurements of front cover. H at right. W at center.

Object Description

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