Engraving
- Title:
- The Post-Mistress
- Object Name:
- Engraving
- Object ID:
- 1977.021.109
- Creator:
- Richter, Henry (1772-1857)
Artist ; Welch, Thomas B. (1814-1874)Engraver - Place of Origin:
- Philadelphia, PA
- Date:
- 1850
- Description:
- Engraving, The Post-Mistress, engraved by Thomas B. Welch (1814-1874) after Henry Richter (1772-1857), published in "Godey's Lady's Book", 1850. Woman standing right, holding a letter to eye level, bending it, trying to read its contents. Shorter woman center grabs her elbow. Woman seated at table with letters, at left, raises a finger towards her mouth for silence. Inscription lower margin: "THE POST-MISTRESS. / ENGRAVED BY T.B. WELCH EXPRESSLY FOR 'GODEY''". Under image italics: "PAINTED BY H. RICHTER." Unframed.
- Material:
- Paper
- Dimensions:
- H-10 W-6.2 inches
- Provenance:
- Acquired with household goods, photographs, and other memorabilia of the Hammond / Kimball families of Concord, NH. Priscilla Hammond (1900-1977) was the daughter of Otis G. Hammond (1869-1944), former Director of NHHS.
- Credit Line:
- New Hampshire Historical Society Purchase
- Subjects:
- Postmasters, Post offices, Engravings, Mail
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