Print (Etching)

  • Title:

    Charles Dickens

  • Category:

    Prints and Maps

  • Creator (Role):

    J. Greatbach (Engraver)

    J. & C. Watkins Photographers (Photographer)

    Hurd and Houghton Publishers (Publisher)

  • Place of Origin:

    New York, New York, Mid-Atlantic, United States, North America

  • Date:

    1864-1890

  • Materials:

    Ink; Paper (wove)

  • Techniques:

    Engraved, Etched, Line engraved

  • Museum Object Number:

    2012.0013.125


  • Complete Details



Object Number

2012.0013.125

Object Name

Print (Etching)

Title

Charles Dickens

Category

Prints and Maps

Credit Line/Donor

Gift of Wilford P. Cole

Creator (Role)

J. Greatbach (Engraver)
Perhaps related to William Greatbach (British engraver and illustrator, born 1802).

J. & C. Watkins Photographers (Photographer)

Hurd and Houghton Publishers (Publisher)
1864
In 1864, Henry Houghton (born 1832) formed a partnership with Melancthon Hurd, a member of a New York publishing firm. Hurd & Houghton established itself quickly and new business began trickling into the Riverside Press from New York. Later became Houghton Mifflin Company (www.hmco.com).

Place of Origin

New York, New York, Mid-Atlantic, United States, North America

Date

1864-1890

Mark or Signature or Inscription or Label

1. Inscription; Lower right, beneath image; J. & C. Watkins, London, Photog.
2. Inscription; Lower left, beneath image; J. Greatbach sc.
3. Inscription; Lower center; Hurd and Houghton Publishers New York.

Subjects

Portrait; Book illustration; Charles Dickens

Materials

Ink; Paper (wove)

Techniques

Engraved, Etched, Line engraved

Dimensions (inches)

8.6 (H) , 5.6 (W) , 5.7 (Image H) , 3.1 (Image W)

Dimensions (centimeters)

21.9 (H) , 14.3 (W) , 5.7 (Image H) , 3.1 (Image W)

Measurement Notes

Unable to determine platemark.

Publisher Summary

Hurd and Houghton Publishers

Place of Publication

New York, New York, United States

Watermark

None

Edition Notes

From an unidentified publication.

Object Description

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