Tallis's New-York Pictorial Directory and Street Views of the Principle Cities and Towns in the United States & Canada (advertizing pamphlet)
This pamphlet with a pink-brown paper cover advertizes views and directories sold by Tallis & Co. Introductory pages include a preface and descriptions of printed views, including New York images of Trinity Church and City Hall (see 54.90.1586-54.90.1594 for an individual example of Tallis's New-York Street Views; those centered on Trinity Church and City Hall are 54.90.1593 and 54.90.1594).
Artwork Details
- Title: Tallis's New-York Pictorial Directory and Street Views of the Principle Cities and Towns in the United States & Canada (advertizing pamphlet)
- Publisher: Tallis & Co. (New York, NY)
- Author: Alfred Tallis (American, active 1850–63)
- Date: 1854
- Medium: Wood engraving, letter press and steel engraving
- Dimensions: 11 3/4 × 9 7/16 in. (29.8 × 24 cm)
- Classification: Books
- Credit Line: The Edward W. C. Arnold Collection of New York Prints, Maps and Pictures, Bequest of Edward W. C. Arnold, 1954
- Object Number: 54.90.1585
- Curatorial Department: Drawings and Prints
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