GENERAL ARNOLD.

Object/Artifact

Historic Hudson Valley

Name/Title

GENERAL ARNOLD.

Entry/Object ID

L.2012.284

Description

Engraving of Benedict Arnold; oval portrait from shoulders up; figure in military dress; at top center printed, "Engraved for Murray's History of the American War."; at bottom center printed, "GENERAL ARNOLD."; "Printed for T. Robson, Newcastle, upon Tyne."; at top right penciled, "35-"; at bottom penciled, "M", "brilliant impression".

Made/Created

Artist Information

Artist

Unknown

Attribution

Artist

Manufacturer

T. Robson

Date made

1778

Other Names and Numbers

Other Numbers

l.2012.284

L..2012.284

Dimensions

Dimension Description

Overall

Height

7-9/16 in

Width

4-11/16 in

Dimension Notes

Display Dimensions: 7 9/16 x 4 11/16 in. (19.2 x 11.9 cm)

Material

Paper (laid), ink

Condition

Notes

Remarks: Paper is yellowed especially at left edge; page cut from book at right edge; light creases from handling; verso: penciled notes at top right; partially erased pencil at bottom left.

Relationships

Related Person or Organization

Person or Organization

William Diebold

Notes

Former owner

Person or Organization

General Benedict Arnold

Notes

Subject

General Notes

Note Type

Curatorial Remarks

Note

This object was accessioned in 2012, but it was acquired earlier [Jessa J. Krick, 4/12/2012].

Note Type

StorageNote

Note

Home Location: Historic Hudson Valley, Administrative Office, Archive Room, Shelf O3, B4

Note Type

Department

Note

Library