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Profile Sketches of Benjamin Franklin and George Washington, circa 1840

 Item
Identifier: id138217

Scope and Contents

Two small sketches of the side profiles of Benjamin Franklin and George Washington done in graphite by Henry James Brown. The two sketches are both on the top half of the piece of brown paper, situated a bit to the right hand side. 9 in. w. x 8 in. l. Good condition with some minor paper discoloration and a small amount of loss on the bottom edge of the paper as well as a folded damaged edge on the top right corner. 9 in. w. x 8 in. l. Transferred from Box 1, Folder 29 of the Henry James Brown Papers. Located in Art S5 SS2. Mss 65845.11

Dates

  • Creation: circa 1840

Language of Materials

From the Collection:

English

Conditions Governing Access:

Collection is open to all researchers. Manuscript collections and archival records may contain materials with sensitive or confidential information that is protected under federal or state right to privacy laws and regulations, such as the Virginia Public Records Act (Code of Virginia. § 42.1-76-91); and the Virginia Freedom of Information Act (Code of Virginia § 2.2-3705.5). Confidential material may include, but is not limited to, educational, medical, and personnel records. If sensitive material is found in this collection, please contact a staff member immediately. The disclosure of personally identifiable information pertaining to a living individual may have legal consequences for which the College of William and Mary assumes no responsibility.

Extent

From the Collection: 25 Linear Feet

Repository Details

Part of the Special Collections Research Center Repository

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