North American Bibiliographic Institution (Publisher)
Place of Origin
Philadelphia; Pennsylvania; Philadelphia; Mid-Atlantic; United States; North America
Materials
Ink
Paper (wove)
Museum Object Number
1976.0282.003
Credit Line/Donor
Gift of Miss Aileen M. du Pont
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Complete Details
Object Number
1976.0282.003
Object Name
Print (Steel engraving)
Title
CAMPO SANTO/ in Pisa
Category
Prints and Maps
Creator (Role)
North American Bibiliographic Institution (Publisher)
Place of Origin
Philadelphia; Pennsylvania; Philadelphia; Mid-Atlantic; United States; North America
Secondary Place of Origin
Europe
Secondary Origin Notes
Print probably originally published in Europe. It was a practice among mid-19th century American printers to import European plates for reprinting in the United States.
Date
1840-1860
Mark/Signature/Inscription/Label
Type: Inscription
Location: Bottom center
Inscription: Philadelphia: N. A. Bibl. Instit.
Mark/Signature: Yes
Subject(s)
Building view
Interior view
Materials
Ink
Paper (wove)
Techniques
Engraved
Etched
Dimensions (inches)
6.56 (H) x 8.94 (W) x 4.07 (Image H) x 5.62 (Image W)
Dimensions (centimeters)
16.67 (H) x 22.72 (W) x 10.34 (Image H) x 14.28 (Image W)
Measurement Notes
H near right. W below top. Plate marks too faint; plate measurements not taken.
Publisher Summary
North American Bibiliographic Institution
Place of Publication
Philadelphia, Philadelphia County, Pennsylvania, Mid-Atlantic, United States, North America