PSSR Accession Number: PSSR.6
Object Name
1. Hierarchical: Communications Artifacts
2. Classification: Art
3. Object Term: Print
Description: "View of the Dam and Water Works at Fair Mount, Philadelphia," covered with old glass and in original molded pine frame with blackened (ebonized) sections surrounding gilded cove; original pine backing board which appears to be in direct contact with reverse of print and held in place with a variety of tacks. White sticker on frame reverse "x653p $225.00". Two pegs, one each at lower right side and upper left side; two old brass rings on upper edge of frame originally for hanging.
Marked (yes or no): y
If yes, transcribe directly: "Drawn by T(homas) Birch; engraved by R. Campbell; published by Edwd Parker.1824."
Date of Manufacture: 1824
Company or Place of Manufacture: from drawing by Thomas Birch, published in Philadelphia, PA
Materials: paper, ink, wood, glass
Overall dimensions in inches
1. height: 11 1/4"
2. width: 17 1/2"
3. depth: 1 1/4"
