Framed engraving by Charles Wilson Peale of "A South East View of Christ Church, 1787"

Metadata

Title

Framed engraving by Charles Wilson Peale of "A South East View of Christ Church, 1787"

Date

c. 1787

Description

Framed engraving; In file: communication from donor has recorded following as his words: "Please accept the framed engraving of Christ Church in 1787 herewith sent. The engraving is an impression from the original plate in my possession."

Type

engraving

Accession Number

ccccp 057

Condition

Good. 10-4-84

History

Gift of Mr. A. McAlister; 728 Chestnut St. on March 30, 1958 Reference: Box 4 File- communications 1857, 58, 59

Markings

At top of print, "COLUMBIAN MAGAZINE" is faintly visible.

Negative Number

Measurements

H (frame)- 11.5" (29.5 cm) W (frame)- 9.5" (24.5 cm) H (print)- 7 7/16" W (print)- 6 1/8"

Photo Roll Number

Where Made

USA

Citation

“Framed engraving by Charles Wilson Peale of "A South East View of Christ Church, 1787",” Carpenters' Company Digital Archive & Museum, accessed April 3, 2025, https://archive.carpentershall.org/items/show/22122.