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Reward of merit [graphic].
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Title
Reward of merit [graphic].
Publisher
[United States]
Date
[ca. 1850]
Physical Description
1 print: engraving; 6 x 10 cm. (2.5 x 3.25 in.)
Description
Contains vignette showing a scene with the theme of salvation, including a missionary. Ships approach a coastline on which a missionary and cross are encircled by converts attired in robes. Tribesmen watch from a cliff above.
Notes
Presented to William W. Waln. By S. A. Fell.
Cataloging funded by a grant from the National Endowment for the Humanities (PW-506-19-10), 2010-2012.
Gift of Helen Beitler and Estate of Helen Beitler.
Subject
Missionaries.
Vessels.
Christian converts.
Genre
Rewards of merit -- 1840-1850.
Engravings -- 1840-1850.
Provenance:
Waln, William W., former owner.
Fell, S.A., former owner.
Location
Library Company of Philadelphia| Print Department| Helen Beitler Graphic Ephemera Collection - Rewards of Merit [P.2011.10.150]
Accession number
P.2011.10.150
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