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Mount Auburn. Illustrated in a Series of Views from Drawings by James Smillie, Letter Press Description by Cornelia W. Walter
The Rural Cemeteries of America. Mount Auburn
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Mount Auburn Illustrated. In highly finished line engraving, from drawings taken on the spot by James Smillie. With descriptive notices by Cornelia W. Walter.
Mount Auburn. Illustrated in a Series of Views from Drawings by James Smillie, Letter Press Description by Cornelia W. Walter
The Rural Cemeteries of America. Mount Auburn
Cornelia Wells Walter (American, 1815–1898)
Illustrated by: James Smillie (American (born in Scotland), 1807–1885)
Published by: R. Martin
Illustrated by: James Smillie (American (born in Scotland), 1807–1885)
Published by: R. Martin
1847
Medium/Technique
Illustrated book, with steel engravings
Dimensions
Overall: 27.9 x 21.6 x 3 cm (11 x 8 1/2 x 1 3/16 in.)
Credit Line
Gift of Michael K. Brown
Accession Number2014.1148
NOT ON VIEW
CollectionsAmericas, Prints and Drawings
ClassificationsIllustrated books
Description(New York: Published by R. Martin, 170 Broadway, 1847); letterpress with steel engravings. 119 p., [21] leaves of plates : ill., map; publisher's gilt-stamped red-morocco binding, personalized for Josephine G. Parker
ProvenanceAbout 1847, Josephine G. Parker; 1980, Michael K. Brown (b. 1953 - d. 2013). Houston, TX; 2014, gift of Brown's estate to the MFA. (Accession Date: September 24, 2014)