Inscription on verso says: “Presented to the Library Company of Phila. by their Treasurer 1801 J.D. John Dorsey.”, Library Company Minutes vol. 4, Feb 5, 1801, p. 129: A Portrait of General Washington elegantly framed, was presented by Mr. Dorsey the Treasurer, for which he has the thanks of the board., Gift of John Dorsey, 1801.
Plate from drawing book containing title page and 23 numbered leaves of lithographed plates, interleaved with [21] blank leaves for copying. Includes landscape, rustic architectural, and maritime views. Also contains anatomical designs., Not in Wainwright., Philadelphia on Stone, POSP 151, American Antiquarian Society: Stacks SB Drawing B786m 1839, American Antiquarian Society copy some illustrations hand-colored, some copied or annotated. Lacks leaf 7. "S" added at end of name "Bowen" on title page. Inscribed: Willie Sprague Wood ; C.J.M. ; Maureen G. Tuckerman ; Gil Blas de Santillan ; George.
Creator
Bowen, John T., ca. 1801-1856?
Date
[ca. 1840]
Location
American Antiquarian Society AAS Stacks SB Drawing B786m 1839
