Artist
Amos Doolittle(American, 1754–1832)American, 1754–1832
CultureAmerican
Titles
- A Display of the United States of America
Date1791
PlaceNew Haven, Connecticut, United States
MediumEngraving with watercolor on laid paper
DimensionsPlate: 20 5/8 × 16 7/8 in. (52.4 × 42.9 cm)
Approx. sheet: 22 1/2 × 19 in. (57.2 × 48.3 cm)
Frame: 27 × 23 1/2 × 2 1/8 in.
Approx. sheet: 22 1/2 × 19 in. (57.2 × 48.3 cm)
Frame: 27 × 23 1/2 × 2 1/8 in.
Credit LineThe Bayou Bend Collection, museum purchase funded by Robert G. Phillips and the El Paso Corporation in honor of Bill Wise at "One Great Night in November, 2001"
Object numberB.2001.29
Non exposé
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Department
Bayou BendObject Type
Provenance[The Old Print Shop, New York]; purchased by MFAH, 2001.
Inscriptions, Signatures and Marks
Recto: Inscribed in printed ink, below plate, center: A Display of the UNITED STATES of AMERICA / To the Patrons of the ARTS and SCIENCES in all parts of the World, this Plate / is most respectfully Dedicated by their most obedient and humble Servant. / Amos Doolittle [cursive] New Haven Oct.r 16 1791
Recto: Inscribed in printed ink, below plate, center bottom edge: Printed & Sold by A Doolittle New Haven where Engraving and Roling Preſs Printing is performed
Recto: Inscribed in printed ink, below plate, center bottom edge: Printed & Sold by A Doolittle New Haven where Engraving and Roling Preſs Printing is performed
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