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Print (Mezzotint)
The Hon.\ble JOHN HANCOCK./ of BOSTON in NEW-ENGLAND; PRESIDENT of the AMERICAN CONGRESS.
C. Shepherd, Littleford
October 25 1775 (1775-1775)
Category
Prints and Maps
Creator/Artist/Maker
C. Shepherd (Publisher)
Place of Origin
London; London; England; United Kingdom; Europe
Materials
- Ink
- Paper (laid)
Museum Object Number
1957.0091.001
Credit Line/Donor
Museum purchase
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Object Number
1957.0091.001
Object Name
Print (Mezzotint)
Title
The Hon.\ble JOHN HANCOCK./ of BOSTON in NEW-ENGLAND; PRESIDENT of the AMERICAN CONGRESS.
Category
Prints and Maps
Creator (Role)
C. Shepherd (Publisher); Littleford (Painter)
Place of Origin
London; London; England; United Kingdom; Europe
Date
October 25 1775 (1775-1775)
Mark/Signature/Inscription/Label
Type: Inscription
Location: Lower center, beneath title
Inscription: London, Published as the Act directs 25 Octo.\r 1775 by C. Shepherd.
Type: Inscription
Location: Lower center, beneath title
Inscription: Done from an Original Picture Painted by Littleford.
Mark/Signature: Yes
Subject(s)
- Portrait
Materials
- Ink
- Paper (laid)
Techniques
- Mezzotint with some burin work
Dimensions (inches)
14.1 (H) x 9.3 (W) x 12.7 (Image H) x 9.31 (Image W)
Dimensions (centimeters)
35.8 (H) x 23.7 (W) x 32.2 (Image H) x 23.65 (Image W)
Measurement Notes
H at left. W at bottom. Trimmed within platemark. Chain intervals: 2.6-2.8 cm; laid lines 8 per cm.
Publisher Summary
C. Shepherd
Publisher Date
10/25/1775
Place of Publication
London, England, United Kingdom, Europe
Publisher Name
C. Shepherd
Edition State
I
Edition Watermark
Unidentified, with a coat-of-arms and the text: "FAL/ WANG FIN" (Heawood 617).
Edition Notes
Only one state recorded.