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Preview image of work. lithograph on paper,  Portrait of Samuel F. B. Morse; Engraved for Memoirs of Distinguished Americans. New York, N.Y.: G. W. Casilear 43942

2021.25.1

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Portrait of Samuel F. B. Morse; Engraved for Memoirs of Distinguished Americans. New York, N.Y.: G. W. Casilear

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Artists

Waterman L. Ormsby (Hampton, CT, 9/9/1809 – 11/1/1883, Brooklyn, NY) [after Jeremiah Gurney];

Title

Portrait of Samuel F. B. Morse; Engraved for Memoirs of Distinguished Americans. New York, N.Y.: G. W. Casilear

Creation Date

ca. 1853

Century

mid-19th century

Dimensions

8 3/4 x 5 1/2 in. (22.23 x 13.97 cm)

Object Type

print

Creation Place

North America, United States, New York

Medium and Support

lithograph on paper

Credit Line

Gift of Earle G. Shettleworth, Jr., H '08

Copyright

This artwork may be under copyright. For further information, please consult the Museum’s Copyright Terms and Conditions.

Accession Number

2021.25.1

Object Description

Printed below image: “With sincere respect & esteem / Yr friend & Serv.t / Saml. F. B. Morse”