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America Presenting at the Altar of Liberty Medallions of her Illustrious Sons (Furnishing Fabric)

A work made of linen and cotton, plain weave; copperplate printed.
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  • A work made of linen and cotton, plain weave; copperplate printed.

Date:

c. 1785

Artist:

After etchings by Pierre Eugène du Simitière (American, born Switzerland, c. 1736-1784) after John Trumbull (American, 1756- 1843)
England

About this artwork

Status

Currently Off View

Department

Textiles

Artist

Pierre Eugene du Simitiere (Engraver)

Title

America Presenting at the Altar of Liberty Medallions of her Illustrious Sons (Furnishing Fabric)

Place

England (Object made in)

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Made 1775–1795

Medium

Linen and cotton, plain weave; copperplate printed

Dimensions

a: 42.2 × 78.8 cm (16 5/8 × 31 in.); b: 54.2 × 65.6 cm (21 3/8 × 25 7/8 in.)

Credit Line

Textile Purchase Fund

Reference Number

1969.211a-b

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