Item 29: Engraving by J[ohn] B. Forrest, [ca. mid-late nineteenth century], of John Tyler, after J[ames] R[eid] Lambdin, [ca. mid-late nineteenth century].
Item — Box: 9, Folder: 29
Dates
- Created: [ca. mid-late nineteenth century].
Creator
- Lambdin, James Reid, 1807-1889 (Person)
Access:
All series and subseries within this collection are open for research, with the exception of a few files within the Academia series that are restricted. The Academia series contains financial and sensitive institutional records from Wilkes College, and financial report records from Princeton University that will remain restricted for 80 years upon creation.
Extent
1 items
Language of Materials
From the Collection: English
Type of Material:
Engraving and autograph
Condition Note:
Good.
Measurements:
6 ½ in. x 4 ½ in.
Description:
The following item depicts an engraving by John B. Forrest of John Tyler, the 10th president of the United States, after an original painting by James Reid Lambdin. The image presents a bust-length portrait, wearing a black overcoat and vest with a white undershirt beneath. His hair is slicked back and there is a black backdrop. Beneath the engraving, Tyler has written his signature.
The date for the engraving and original paintings have been estimated by the life dates of Lambdin and Forrest.
Transcription:
[Printed Text]
Engraved by J.B. Forrest from a drawing by J.R. Lambdin
John Tyler.
{Signature Annotated}
John Tyler
Creator
- Lambdin, James Reid, 1807-1889 (Person)
- Forrest, John B., approximately 1814-1870 (Person)
Repository Details
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570-408-7823 (Fax)
ask.archives@wilkes.edu