Museum purchase, 1981.22.0 © 2011 The Connecticut Historical Society.

Family Register

PrintmakerEngraved by Richard Brunton Anglo-American, 1749 - 1832

Dateearly 19th century

MediumEngraving; printer's ink and watercolor on laid paper on wove paper mount

DimensionsPrimary Dimensions (image height x width): 10 x 7 1/2in. (25.4 x 19.1cm)
Sheet (height x width): 10 1/4 x 7 3/4in. (26 x 19.7cm)
Mount (height x width): 11 x 8 1/2in. (27.9 x 21.6cm)

ClassificationsGraphics

Credit LineMuseum purchase

DescriptionFamily register in three columns is enclosed by an arch and surrounded by allegorical figures representing "FAITH" "HOPE" "PEACE" and "CHARITY". Other emblematic images include a cornucopia and a song bird bringing food to its nestlings. An angel with a trumpet and olive branch is at the top of the arch. Register contains information relating to the family of Jonathan Gardner (born September 10 1752) and his wife Abigail Babcock (born Feby 9 1762).

Object number1981.22.0

InscribedOn recto, in black printer's ink: "Register / Of ..... FAMILY. He was / BORN.... MARRIED / .... She was born.... / & by her hath the following Children. viz." "NAMES - BORN - DIED" "Mr..... / DIED" "Mrs..... / DIED" "Keep sacred the memory Of your ancestors"
On verso, upper left (upsidedown), in pencil, "Neg. 1897" / accession numberNotesDimensions Note: Register has been trimmed to platemark, so that it is not possible to determine the exact size of the plate. (Finlay 11/26/2011)

Constituent Note: Register is unsigned but is consistent in style and imagery with other registers signed by Richard Brunton. (Finlay 11/26/2011)

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