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19th c. Paper Reward of Merit Harbor Scene - Boston, MA
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Early 19th c. paper reward of merit presented to George Hoskins. Very fine engraving of a harbor filled with ships, with merchant in the forefront, with horses and cart. 3.5" x 2"
Attributed to Nathaniel Dearborn (1786–1852) was an engraver and printer in 19th c. Boston, MA. He was born in 1786 to inventor Benjamin Dearborn. In Boston he learned engraving from Abel Bowen. By 1814 Dearborn worked from quarters on School Street; later moving to Market Street (ca.1823), State Street (ca.1826-1831) and 53 Washington Street (ca.1832–1852).
Notes from the American Antiquarian:
DATE:
c.1820
CONDITION:
Spotting to paper ground. Not a square cut.
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