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Henry Ward Beecher, pastor of Plymouth Church, Brooklyn, N.Y.

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Collection Type

  • Art

Date

1870

Location Note

Vertical file 4: OVR 141-150

GUSN

GUSN-198951

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Description

Fine portrait with a narrative border by W. Momberger describing important events in Beecher's life.

Details

Descriptive Terms

pastors
clergy
engravings (prints)
prints (visual works)

Additional Identification Number

Prints and Engravings Collection number PR143OVR

Physical Description

1 engraving

Collection Code

GC002

Collection Name

Prints and engravings collection, 1830s-1920s

Date of Acquisition

1923-05-01

Reference Code

GC002.02.143

Acquisition Type

Gift

Image Dimensions

18 x 14.75 (HxW)(inches)

Credit Line

Gift of Bostoniqn Society, 1 May 1923

Places

Brooklyn (New York City, New York state) [borough]
New York City (New York state)

Record Details

Originator

Buttre, John Chester, 1821-1893 (Engraver)
Morand, A. (Photo printer)
Momberger, William, b. 1829 (Designer)

Material Type

engravings (prints)
prints (visual works)

Other People

Beecher, Henry Ward

Restrictions

The border is dirty and stained.

Description Level

Item

Location Note

Vertical file 4: OVR 141-150

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