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The Great Fire of the City of New York, Burning of the Merchant's Exchange, 1835

After Alfred M. Hoffy American
Publisher Charles A. G. Swasey American
1909
Not on view

Artwork Details

Object Information
  • Title: The Great Fire of the City of New York, Burning of the Merchant's Exchange, 1835
  • Artist: After Alfred M. Hoffy (American (born England), 1790–1860)
  • Publisher: Charles A. G. Swasey (New Bedford, New York)
  • Date: 1909
  • Medium: Photomechanical reproduction
  • Dimensions: sheet: 20 x 23 3/4 in. (50.8 x 60.3 cm)
  • Classification: Prints
  • Credit Line: Anonymous Gift, 1943
  • Object Number: 43.72.5
  • Curatorial Department: Drawings and Prints

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