Object Number 1974.0205.001

Object Name

Print (Line engraving)

Title

DECLARATION OF INDEPENDENCE.

Category

Prints and Maps

Credit Line/Donor

Museum purchase

Creator (Role)

Illman & Pilbrow (Engraver)
c. 1830-c. 1836

John Trumbull (Painter)
06/06/1756-11/10/1843

H. & F. J. Huntington (Publisher)
1821-1832

Place of Origin

Hartford, Hartford, Connecticut, Connecticut River Valley, United States, North America

Date

1830-1850

Mark or Signature or Inscription or Label

1. Inscription; Lower left beneath image; Painted by Trumbull
2. Inscription; Lower right beneath image; Engraved by Illman & Pilbrow
3. Inscription; Bottom center; HARTFORD. Published by Mess.\rs H. & F.J. Huntington.

Subjects

Book illustration; Historical; Portrait; Declaration of Independence

Materials

Ink; Paper (wove)

Techniques

Engraved, Etched

Dimensions (inches)

5.46 (H) , 7.8 (W) , 4.35 (Image H) , 6 (Image W)

Dimensions (centimeters)

13.87 (H) , 19.82 (W) , 4.35 (Image H) , 6 (Image W)

Measurement Notes

H near left. W near top. Plate measurements not available.

Publisher Summary

H. & F. J. Huntington

Place of Publication

Hartford, Hartford County, Connecticut, Connecticut River Valley, United States, North America

Watermark

none

Edition Notes

Probably a book illustration; publication in which it appeared not identified.

Object Description

Text available soon.