A Display of the United States of America
PrintmakerEngraved by
Amos Doolittle
(American, 1754 - 1832)
Date1794
MediumEngraving; printer's ink and watercolor on laid paper
DimensionsPrimary Dimensions (image height x width): 16 1/4 x 16 1/2in. (41.3 x 41.9cm)
Platemark (height x width): 20 5/8 x 17 1/8in. (52.4 x 43.5cm)
Sheet (height x width): 21 3/4 x 18in. (55.2 x 45.7cm)
ClassificationsGraphics
Credit LineConnecticut Museum of Culture and History collection
Object number2010.192.0
DescriptionA profile portrait of George Washington is surrounded by a linked chain composed of medallions representing the thirteen original states of the United States.
NotesDate Note: The first state of this print was issued by Amos Doolittle in 1791. A later state, with significant alterations, was issued in 1796. In the Old Print Shop Portfolio September/October 2016, a print of the same image, but described as an unknown varient, was on sale for $30,000.Status
Not on view
