Engraver
Peter Pelham (American, born England, c. 1697–1751)American, born England, c. 1697–1751
CultureAmerican
Titles
- Mather Byles
Datec. 1732–1739
PlaceBoston, Massachusetts, United States
MediumMezzotint on laid paper
DimensionsPlate: 6 3/16 × 4 1/2 in. (15.7 × 11.4 cm)
Sheet: 7 1/8 × 5 in. (18.1 × 12.7 cm)
Sheet: 7 1/8 × 5 in. (18.1 × 12.7 cm)
Credit LineThe Bayou Bend Collection, gift of Miss Ima Hogg
Object numberB.61.69
Current Location
Bayou Bend Collection and Gardens
Queen Anne Bedroom
Exposé
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Department
Bayou BendObject Type
Provenance[The Old Print Shop, New York]; purchased by Miss Ima Hogg, 1962; given to MFAH, by 1966.
Inscriptions, Signatures and Marks
Inscribed on reverse: Mather Byles [ink] [Fowble 1987, p. 286, no. 184]
[no marks]
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