The Announcement of the Declaration of Independence
(State House Philadelphia)
New York G. P. Putnam & Co.i
Entry/Object ID
MP.94.744 a-b
Description
a. Frame: Painted black plaster covered wood frame
b. Engraving: "Fades in" into the picture in the center of the paper. Franklin, Jefferson and four others stand on steps of the State House in Philadelphia and announce The Declaration of Independence to a crowd of people.
B) "Engraved by J. McGoffin at J. M. Butler's establishment 84 Chestnut St./ THE ANNOUNCEMENT OF THE DECLARATION OF INDEPENDENCE/ (STATE HOUSE PHILADELPHIA)/ NEW YORK GP PUTNAM & CO."
Other Names and Numbers
Other Numbers
MP.94.744 A-B
MP.94.744a-b
Dimensions
Dimension Description
Frame
Height
10 in
Width
12-1/2 in
Dimension Notes
Display Dimensions: 10 x 12 1/2 in. (25.4 x 31.8 cm)
Condition
Notes
Remarks: (a) Some chips missing; one chip on right side is missing because screw eye hole (for hanging) went through.
Relationships
Related Person or Organization
Person or Organization
Thomas Jefferson
Notes
Subject
Person or Organization
Benjamin Franklin
Notes
Subject
General Notes
Note Type
StorageNote
Note
Home Location: Historic Hudson Valley, Montgomery Place, Hall, Second Floor