The Declaration of Independence of the United States of America July 4, 1776

Engraver Henry Samuel Sadd British
After John Trumbull American
Publisher Printed and published by John Neale American
ca. 1850
Not on view

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  • Title: The Declaration of Independence of the United States of America July 4, 1776
  • Engraver: Henry Samuel Sadd (British, London 1810–1893 Melbourne, Australia)
  • Artist: After John Trumbull (American, Lebanon, Connecticut 1756–1843 New York)
  • Publisher: Printed and published by John Neale (American, active 1844–56)
  • Date: ca. 1850
  • Medium: Steel engraving
  • Dimensions: Image: 8 3/16 × 12 9/16 in. (20.8 × 31.9 cm)
    Sheet: 11 13/16 × 17 13/16 in. (30 × 45.2 cm)
  • Classification: Prints
  • Credit Line: Gift of Emily C. Chadbourne, 1952
  • Object Number: 52.585.81
  • Curatorial Department: Drawings and Prints

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