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Tool (for fine art) (Copperplate)
William Kneass
1814-1814
Category
Tools
Creator/Artist/Maker
William Kneass (Engraver)
Place of Origin
Philadelphia; Pennsylvania; Philadelphia; Mid-Atlantic; United States; North America
Materials
- Copper
Museum Object Number
1974.0156.001
Credit Line/Donor
Museum purchase
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Complete Details
Object Number
1974.0156.001
Object Name
Tool (for fine art) (Copperplate)
Category
Tools
Creator (Role)
William Kneass (Engraver)
Place of Origin
Philadelphia; Pennsylvania; Philadelphia; Mid-Atlantic; United States; North America
Date
1814-1814
Mark/Signature/Inscription/Label
Type: Inscription
Location: Face of plate
Inscription: "The original Fringe & worsted yarn warehouse/ LAWRENCE/ 39. So. 2\nd. St." engraved
Type: Inscription
Location: Viewer's right side of plate
Inscription: "2 for a one dollar note",
Type: Inscription
Location: Viewer's left side of plate
Inscription: "50 / CENTS"
Type: Inscription
Inscription: "I promise to pay on demand in Goods/ or Philad\a. Bank notes FIFTY Cents"
Type: Inscription
Location: Bottom right corner
Inscription: "Philad.\a Dec.\r 8.\th, 1814."
Type: Mark
Location: Top right corner
Inscription: "W. Kneass Eng\r."
Type: Inscription
Location: Top left corner
Inscription: "125 Market St."
Mark/Signature: Yes
Materials
- Copper
Techniques
- Engraved
Dimensions (inches)
3 (H) x 5.5 (W)
Dimensions (centimeters)
7.5 (H) x 14 (W)
Measurement Notes
H at left. W at bottom.