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Sketch book
Henry Algernon du Pont
May 15 1851 (1851-1851)
Category
Books
Creator/Artist/Maker
Henry Algernon du Pont (Artist)
Place of Origin
Paris; France; Europe
Materials
- Paper
- Cardboard
- Ink
- Gilt
- Graphite
Museum Object Number
1966.1407
Credit Line/Donor
Bequest of Henry Francis du Pont
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Object Number
1966.1407
Object Name
Sketch book
Category
Books
Creator (Role)
Henry Algernon du Pont (Artist)
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/Signature/Inscription/Label
Type: Signature
Location: Cover obverse and reverse
Inscription: Henry A du Pont de Nemours (flourish)
Type: Inscription
Location: Obverse bottom right corner on each sheet
Inscription: Papetrie de Commerce PILOT DUVAL Rue de Clery N.\o 6 Paris.
Mark/Signature: Yes
Materials
- Paper
- Cardboard
- Ink
- Gilt
- Graphite
Techniques
- Drawn
Dimensions (inches)
8.7 (H) x 11.7 (W)
Dimensions (centimeters)
22 (H) x 29.7 (W)
Measurement Notes
Measurements of front cover. H at right. W at center.