Print

Object/Artifact

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Historic Hudson Valley

Name/Title

Print

Entry/Object ID

MP.94.1132 a-b

Description

Textured window matte of a man sitting, seen from waist up turned 1/4. Arm is resting on bottom of print. Subject sitting in chair with early American dress. Under window is lettering. Frame is plain dark natural wood.

Made/Created

Date made

1907

Inscription/Signature/Marks

Type

Inscription

Transcription

Front reads: "FRANCIS LEWIS". Back reads: "Francis Lewis/ American Revolutionist/ Signer of Declaration of Independence/ Born S.Wales 1713 Died 1803". Also on back: "Jan.11.1907 3 EAST 45th. STREET/ New York/ Dear Mrs. Delafield,/ I have much pleasure in asking your acceptance of this/ picture, or woodcut of Mr. Francis Lewis. Yours very truly/ D.Tarker Morgan/ To M Julia L. Delafield 17 EAST 36th."

Other Names and Numbers

Other Numbers

MP.94.1132 A-B
MP.94.1132a-b

Dimensions

Dimension Description

Item"A":Frame

Height

10-1/2 in

Width

8-1/2 in

Dimension Notes

Display Dimensions: 10 1/2 x 8 1/2 in. (26.7 x 21.6 cm)

Material

Paper, Wood

Relationships

Related Person or Organization

Person or Organization

Julia L. Delafield

Notes

Former owner

Person or Organization

Francis Lewis

Notes

Subject

Related Entries

Notes

MP.94.1952 a-b - Engraving - Similar item

General Notes

Note Type

StorageNote

Note

Home Location: Historic Hudson Valley, Montgomery Place, Library, Second Floor