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American Seaman's Friend Society, Life Membership Certificate

William Wade American
Publisher Thomas Pollack American
1857
Not on view

Artwork Details

Object Information
  • Title: American Seaman's Friend Society, Life Membership Certificate
  • Artist: William Wade (American, active New York, ca. 1843–52)
  • Publisher: Thomas Pollack (American, active 1833–57)
  • Date: 1857
  • Medium: Etching and engraving, with additions in pen and ink
  • Dimensions: sheet: 16 1/8 x 17 3/8 in. (41 x 44.1 cm)
  • Classification: Prints
  • Credit Line: The Edward W. C. Arnold Collection of New York Prints, Maps and Pictures, Bequest of Edward W. C. Arnold, 1954
  • Object Number: 54.90.1224
  • Curatorial Department: Drawings and Prints
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