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Distant View of the Falls of Niagara, Frontispiece from John Howard Hinton, The History and Topography of the United States, volume 2, I.T. Hinton and Simpkin & Marshall, London, 1830-32

Various artists/makers

1830–32

Not on view

Distant View of the Falls of Niagara, Frontispiece from John Howard Hinton, The History and Topography of the United States, volume 2, I.T. Hinton and Simpkin & Marshall, London, 1830-32, John Howard Hinton (British, Oxford 1791–1873 Bristol), Engraving, British — Due to rights restrictions, this image cannot be enlarged, viewed at full screen, or downloaded.

Title: Distant View of the Falls of Niagara, Frontispiece from John Howard Hinton, The History and Topography of the United States, volume 2, I.T. Hinton and Simpkin & Marshall, London, 1830-32

Author: John Howard Hinton (British, Oxford 1791–1873 Bristol)

Engraver: Fenner, Sears & Co. (London)

Publisher: Simpkin, Marshall & Co. (London)

Artist: Thomas Cole (American, Lancashire 1801–1848 Catskill, New York)

Date: 1830–32

Culture: British

Medium: Engraving

Dimensions: Sheet: 6 3/4 × 8 3/4 in. (17.1 × 22.2 cm)
Image: 4 5/8 × 8 3/4 in. (11.7 × 22.2 cm)

Credit Line: Princeton University Library, Rare Books and Special Collections

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