ST. PAUL'S, BROADWAY, NY SEIZURE OF THE LIBERTY SLOOP AT BOSTON 1768

Name/Title

ST. PAUL'S, BROADWAY, NY SEIZURE OF THE LIBERTY SLOOP AT BOSTON 1768

Entry/Object ID

MP.94.1282

Description

Black and white engraving of Saint Paul's Church on Broadway in Manhattan, N. Y. in the mid-1800's (?). Above is a small scene of a piece of paper which says "Stamp Act" across top with a feather quill and a sword. To the right of the center is a depiction of a riot against the Stamp Act. To the left is a depiction of the Boston Tea Party. Whole bottom surrounded by a frame of scrolling vines; lower right: "Tumults occasioned by The Stamp Act." Center: "St. Paul's, Broadway, N. Y." Lower left: "Seizure of the Liberty Sloop at Boston 1768." Just under center is: "Drawn by A. J. Davis"

Artwork Details

Medium

Paper, Ink, Paper, Ink

Made/Created

Artist Information

Artist

Alexander Jackson Davis

Attribution

Maker

Inscription/Signature/Marks

Type

Inscription

Transcription

See description.

Dimensions

Dimension Description

Overall

Height

11-1/8 in

Width

7-1/4 in

Dimension Notes

Display Dimensions: 11 1/8 x 7 1/4 in. (28.3 x 18.4 cm)

Relationships

Related Entries

Notes

MP.94.1285 - Engraving - Part of set MP.94.1287 - Engraving - Part of set MP.94.1283 - Engraving - Part of set MP.94.1284 - Engraving - Part of set MP.94.1224 - Portfolio - Contents MP.94.1286 - Engraving - Part of set MP.94.1288 - Engraving - Part of set

General Notes

Note Type

Curatorial Remarks

Note

Out of portfolio MP.94.1224

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General Note

Note

1 of 135

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StorageNote

Note

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