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Item 11b: Engraving of “Buttermilk Falls,” by George Murray (removed to Box 21), no date

 Item — Box: 21, Folder: 11b

Dates

  • Created: no date

Creator

Access:

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Extent

1 items

Language of Materials

From the Collection: English

Type of Material:

Engraving

Condition Note:

Good, paper is discolored.

Measurements:

7 5/8 in. x 5in.

Title:

“Buttermilk Falls”

Description:

A lithograph depicting a large structure and Buttermilk Falls. There is a bridge crossing the waterfall as well as foliage along the cliffs and background. According to the 1835 issue of the Monthly Traveler bulletin, “Buttermilk Falls is a tributary stream of the Susquehanna River, its springs are between the Lawahanock (pronounced by the settlers Lackawany) and the Tunkanock. United by its different branches near the river, it falls into the Susquehanna on the east side, about twenty miles above the town of Wilkesbarre. The land on it is principally timbered with oak; the soil is, in general, of an inferior quality. This stream abounds with fine situations for mills, and other water works, having, in its course, several considerable falls, from a supposed resemblance in colour, to the foam of which it derives its homely name.” According to Valley Views of Northeastern Pennsylvania, by Gilbert S. McClintock, “These falls, on a stream which flows into the Susquehanna a few miles above the Valley, were the subject of many early engravings and drawings.” This print was created by George Murray. George Murray was an engraver from Scotland, born in 1766. He began producing engravings in London in 1796 and came to Philadelphia in 1800, becoming a prominent member of the Philadelphia Society of Arts. He ran an engraving firm and bank note called Murray, Draper, Fairman & Co. The company ultimately dissolved strictly after his death in 1822. For more information on George Murray’s collections, visit the Art UK Website. Another record of his work can be found on the Library of Congress Website.

Location:

Buttermilk Falls, Pennsylvania

Transcription:

G. Murray BUTTERMILK FALLS. Pa

Repository Details

Part of the Wilkes University Archives Repository

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