THE AMERICAN CRYSTAL PALACE OF NEW YORK FOR EXHIBITING THE INDUSTRY OF ALL NATIONS
Entry/Object ID
L.2012.183
Description
Colored engraving of Crystal Palace; large glass building with center dome; American flag above dome; additional flags above structural elements at sides of building; wide staircase at entrance; figures on grass area in foreground; horse drawn carriage; dog; newspaper boy; at bottom center printed, "Eng'd by Casilear Capewell & Kimmel.", "THE AMERICAN CRYSTAL PALACE OF NEW YORK", "FOR EXHIBITING THE INDUSTRY OF ALL NATIONS", "Published by James G. Reed. New York.".
Made/Created
Manufacturer
James G. Reed & Company, Casilear, Capewell & Kimmel
Date made
1854
Dimensions
Dimension Description
Overall
Height
5-3/8 in
Width
8-9/16 in
Dimension Notes
Display Dimensions: 5 3/8 x 8 9/16 in. (13.7 x 21.7 cm)
Material
Paper, ink, Watercolor
Condition
Notes
Remarks: Foxing stains throughout; page cut from book; print of text is blurred; brown stain at bottom right corner; tape at top corners; creases along bottom edge.
Relationships
Related Person or Organization
Person or Organization
William Diebold
Notes
Former owner
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, B6