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Certificate (Military appointment certificate)
Naval commission of Isaac Hull to rank of Captain in the United States Navy
Samuel Lewis Sr., Akin & Harrison Jun.\r
April 23 1806 (1806-1806)
Category
Prints and Maps
Creator/Artist/Maker
Samuel Lewis Sr. (Draftsman)
Place of Origin
Washington; District of Columbia; Mid-Atlantic; United States; North America
Materials
- Ink
- Vellum
- Wax
Museum Object Number
1957.1413
Credit Line/Donor
Bequest of Henry Francis du Pont
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Complete Details
Object Number
1957.1413
Object Name
Certificate (Military appointment certificate)
Title
Naval commission of Isaac Hull to rank of Captain in the United States Navy
Category
Prints and Maps
Creator (Role)
Samuel Lewis Sr. (Draftsman); Akin & Harrison Jun.\r (Designer and engraver)
Place of Origin
Washington; District of Columbia; Mid-Atlantic; United States; North America
Origin Notes
Primary creation place is place where certificate issued.
Secondary Place of Origin
Philadelphia; Pennsylvania; Philadelphia; Mid-Atlantic; United States; North America
Secondary Origin Notes
Copperplate engraved by Akin and Harrison Jr. in Philadelphia.
Date
April 23 1806 (1806-1806)
Mark/Signature/Inscription/Label
Type: Inscription
Location: Bottom left of center
Inscription: Written by S. Lewis S.\r
Type: Inscription
Location: Bottom right of center
Inscription: Designed & Engraved by Akin & Harrison Jun.\r
Mark/Signature: Yes
Subject(s)
- American Eagle
- Allegory
Materials
- Ink
- Vellum
- Wax
Techniques
- Engraved
- Etched
- Hand lettered
Dimensions (inches)
17 (H) x 14.1 (W)
Dimensions (centimeters)
43.1 (H) x 35.8 (W)
Measurement Notes
Irregular edges. H at left. W at bottom.