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Poor Richard Illustrated, Lessons for the Young and Old on Industry, Temperance, Frugality, &c. by Benjamin Franklin

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Collection Type

  • Art

Date

1860s

Location Note

Vertical file 4: OVR 61-70

GUSN

GUSN-199040

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Description

This black and white print shows several vignettes with adages surrounding a portrait of Benjamin Franklin.

Details

Descriptive Terms

almanacs
portraits
prints (visual works)
engravings (prints)
etchings (prints)

Additional Identification Number

Prints and Engravings Collection Number 70OVR

Physical Description

1 engraving and etching

Collection Code

GC002

Collection Name

Prints and engravings collection, 1830s-1920s

Date of Acquisition

1923-05-08

Reference Code

GC002.02.070

Acquisition Type

Gift

Image Dimensions

22 x 28 (HxW)(inches)

Credit Line

Gift of Mr. Roger Pierce, 1923

Record Details

Originator

Pelton, O. (Engraver)

Material Type

prints (visual works)
engravings (prints)
etchings (prints)

Other People

Franklin, Benjamin, 1706-1790

Restrictions

Fair

Description Level

Item

Location Note

Vertical file 4: OVR 61-70

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