Engraving

Title:

Geo. A. Parker

Object Name:

Engraving

Object ID:

2010.501.0792

Creator:

Sartain, Samuel (1830-1906)

Place of Origin:

Philadelphia, PA

Description:

Engraving. Portrait of George A. Parker (1822-1887). Engraved by Samuel Sartain (1830-1906). Steel engraving printed on paper. Bust-length portrait of a man with dark hair, small glasses, white collar, black tie, dark vest and jacket, small chain across his chest that would likely indicate a pocket watch, facing right; gray background. "Engraved by Samuel Sartain, Phil."; "Geo A. Parker" facsimile of signature printed below portrait. "George Alanson Parker Concord N.H. 1822-1887. Engineer (bridges, railroads)" written in pencil on the reverse.

Material:

Paper

Dimensions:

H-10.5 W-7.3 inches

Credit Line:

New Hampshire Historical Society Collection

People:

Parker, George A. (1822-1887), Sartain, Samuel (1830-1906)

Subjects:

Engineering, Engineering construction, Engineers, Construction, Railroad construction maintenance, Railroads