Homes of American Authors

Various artists/makers

1853

Not on view

Artwork Details

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Provenance

Title: Homes of American Authors
Publisher: G. P. Putnam, New York
Engraver: James D. Duthie (American (born Britain), active New York 1850–55)
Engraver: John B. Forrest (British, Aberdeenshire, Scotland 1814–1870 Hudson, New York)
Engraver: Henry Bryan Hall, Sr. (American (born England), London 1808–1884 Morrisania, Bronx, New York)
Date: 1853
Medium: Illustrations: engraving, hand colored engraving
Dimensions: 8 11/16 x 6 5/16 in. (22 x 16 cm)
Classification: Books
Credit Line: Anonymous Gift, 1941
Object Number: 41.102.45
Curatorial Department: Drawings and Prints

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