Engraving of Massachusetts Governor Leverett Saltonstall, Minneapolis, Minnesota, 20th century

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GUSN-358414

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Prints and engravings collection, 1830s-1920s
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Engraving of Massachusetts Governor Leverett Saltonstall, Minneapolis, Minnesota, 20th century
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Prints and engravings collection, 1830s-1920s
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Description

Engraving of former Massachusetts governor Leverett Saltonstall from the 20th century. Printed by Gravure Engraving Company in Minneapolis, Minnesota. The print is signed by renowned portrait photographer John Garo on the bottom left of the recto. In ink, the following message is written along the bottom: "To a loyal friend + helpful, disinterested, / public spirits ciritizen - Charlie Watkins from / Leverett Saltonstall." The engraving had been framed by Carl E. Nelson Pictures and Frames in Boston, Massachusetts.

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Descriptive Terms

engravings (prints)
governors
politics
men (male humans)
suits (main garments)
ties (fasteners)
black-and-white prints (prints on paper)
portraits
engravings (prints)
matting (supporting)
mounts (secondary support)

Physical Descrption

1 engraving : black-and-white, matted and mounted ; 18 1/2 x 14 1/2 inches

Collection Code

GC002

Collection Name

Prints and engravings collection, 1830s-1920s

Date of Acquisition

2015

Reference Code

GC002.02.337

Acqusition Type

Gift

Date Notes

20th century

Credit Line

Gift of the Joan Pearson Watkins Revocable Trust, 2015

Places

Minneapolis (Hennepin county, Minnesota)
Boston (Suffolk county, Massachusetts)

Record Details

Originator

Gravure Engraving Co. (Engraver)
Garo, John, -1939 (Photographer)
Carl E. Nelson Picture & Frames (Framer)

Material Type

engravings (prints)
matting (supporting)
mounts (secondary support)

Subjects

Engraving
Art

Conservation Note

This engraving was removed from its frame for long-term storage.

Description Level

Item

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