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Picturesque America, or the Land We Live In [Part Two]
Editor: William Cullen Bryant (American, 1794–1878)
Illustrated by: Harry Fenn (American (born in England), 1837–1911)
Illustrated by: Robert Swain Gifford (American, 1840–1905)
Engraved by: J. Augustus Bogert (American, active 1850–1881)
Engraved by: John Filmer (American, active 1862–1881)
Engraved by: John J. Harley (American, 19th century)
Engraved by: Joseph S. Harley (American, 19th century)
Engraved by: Robert Hinshelwood (American, born in Scotland, 1812–after 1875)
Engraved by: John Karst (American, 1836–1922)
Engraved by: William James Linton (American (born in England), 1812–1898)
Engraved by: Meeder & Chubb (American, 1871)
Engraved by: James H. Richardson (American, active 1848–1880)
Publisher: D. Appleton and Company (American, 19th century)
Illustrated by: Harry Fenn (American (born in England), 1837–1911)
Illustrated by: Robert Swain Gifford (American, 1840–1905)
Engraved by: J. Augustus Bogert (American, active 1850–1881)
Engraved by: John Filmer (American, active 1862–1881)
Engraved by: John J. Harley (American, 19th century)
Engraved by: Joseph S. Harley (American, 19th century)
Engraved by: Robert Hinshelwood (American, born in Scotland, 1812–after 1875)
Engraved by: John Karst (American, 1836–1922)
Engraved by: William James Linton (American (born in England), 1812–1898)
Engraved by: Meeder & Chubb (American, 1871)
Engraved by: James H. Richardson (American, active 1848–1880)
Publisher: D. Appleton and Company (American, 19th century)
1872–74
Place of Publication: New York, New York, USA
Medium/Technique
Illustrated book with one steel engraving, numerous wood engravings
Dimensions
Overall: 34 x 26 x 0.4 cm (13 3/8 x 10 1/4 x 3/16 in.)
Credit Line
Gift of John H. Welsh
Accession Number1986.686
NOT ON VIEW
CollectionsAmericas, Prints and Drawings
ClassificationsIllustrated books
New York: D. Appleton & Co., 1872-74
Description(New York: D. Appleton & Co., 1872-74) 34 cm; pp. 25-48, plus 1 plate; original publisher's printed blue paper wrappers (gray cardboard box).
One part [of 48] from first edition of Picturesque America, from MFA's complete set in parts (1986.685-732). One engraving signed "Richardson"; it was not determined which artist this was.
One part [of 48] from first edition of Picturesque America, from MFA's complete set in parts (1986.685-732). One engraving signed "Richardson"; it was not determined which artist this was.
ProvenanceJohn H. Welsh, by whom given to MFA, November 26, 1986.