FRANKLIN PIERCE

Art

Historic Hudson Valley

Name/Title

FRANKLIN PIERCE

Entry/Object ID

MP.94.1904

Description

Print engraving of Franklin Pierce, 14th President of the U.S. He wears a black suit, white shirt, black bow tie, and gold pocket watch. Print is in an oval bordered with filagree. At the bottom of the picture is a drawing( perhaps to commemorate ) of a battle at Chernlousco during the Mexican-American War. The bottom center has the signature of "Frank Pierce".

Artwork Details

Medium

Paper, Ink, Paper, Ink

Subject Person or Organization

Franklin Pierce

Made/Created

Artist Information

Artist

Unknown

Attribution

Maker

Date made

1834 - 1899

Inscription/Signature/Marks

Type

Inscription

Transcription

"Battle of Chernlousco". Signature:"Frank Pierce".

Dimensions

Dimension Description

Overall

Width

6-1/2 in

Length

10 in

Dimension Notes

Display Dimensions: 6 1/2 x 10 in. (16.5 x 25.4 cm)

Condition

Notes

Remarks: Details of condition: Brown areas and spots. Ink is eating through paper.

Relationships

Related Person or Organization

Person or Organization

Franklin Pierce

Notes

Subject

Related Entries

Notes

MP.94.1601 - Portfolio - Part of set

General Notes

Note Type

StorageNote

Note

Home Location: Historic Hudson Valley, Montgomery Place, Livingston Bedroom