Hugh Douglas Hamilton
The Manner in which the American Colonies Declared themselves Independent of the King of England, throughout the Different Provinces, on July 4, 1776
Artist
Hugh Douglas Hamilton(Irish, active England and Italy, c. 1739–1808)Irish, active England and Italy, c. 1739–1808
Publisher
Alexander Hogg(London)London
CultureIrish
Titles
- The Manner in which the American Colonies Declared themselves Independent of the King of England, throughout the Different Provinces, on July 4, 1776
- The New, Comprehensive, Impartial and Complete History of England: From the Very Earliest Period of Authentic Information, to the End of the Present Year
Datec. 1783
Printed inLondon, England
MediumEngraving on laid paper
DimensionsPlate or block: 13 5/8 × 9 1/2 in. (34.6 × 24.2 cm)
Credit LineThe Bayou Bend Collection, gift of David Lackey and Russell Prince
Object numberB.2019.17
Current Location
Bayou Bend Collection and Gardens
Chippendale Bedroom
Exposé
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Department
Bayou BendObject Type
ProvenanceDavid Lackey and Russell Prince, Houston; given to MFAH, 2019.
Inscriptions, Signatures and Marks
Recto: Printed below image, left: Hamilton delin.
Recto: Printed below image, right: Noble sculp.
Recto: Printed below image, center: The Manner in which the American Colonies Declared themselves / INDEPENDANT of the King of ENGLAND, / throughout the different Provinces, on July 4, 1776.
Recto: Printed below image, right: Noble sculp.
Recto: Printed below image, center: The Manner in which the American Colonies Declared themselves / INDEPENDANT of the King of ENGLAND, / throughout the different Provinces, on July 4, 1776.
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