Charles Dickens
Prints and Maps
J. Greatbach (Engraver)
J. & C. Watkins Photographers (Photographer)
Hurd and Houghton Publishers (Publisher)
New York, New York, Mid-Atlantic, United States, North America
1864-1890
Ink; Paper (wove)
Engraved, Etched, Line engraved
2012.0013.125
Object Number2012.0013.125 |
Print (Etching)
Charles Dickens
Prints and Maps
Gift of Wilford P. Cole
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).
New York, New York, Mid-Atlantic, United States, North America
1864-1890
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.
Portrait; Book illustration; Charles Dickens
Ink; Paper (wove)
Engraved, Etched, Line engraved
8.6 (H) , 5.6 (W) , 5.7 (Image H) , 3.1 (Image W)
21.9 (H) , 14.3 (W) , 5.7 (Image H) , 3.1 (Image W)
Unable to determine platemark.
Hurd and Houghton Publishers
New York, New York, United States
None
From an unidentified publication.
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