| | | Author: | Dupré, Augustin, 1748-1833 | Requires cookie* | | | Title: | Drawings and matrices of medals relating to the American Revolution and the United States
| | | | Dates: | n.d. | | | | Abstract: | Augstin Dupre was a prominent artist in eighteenth century France. This collection consists of a series of medals, sketches, and engravings that commemorate the American Revolution that the U.S. commissioned Dupre to create. The collection includes sketches and medals commemorating Daniel Morgan, Benjamin Franklin, George Washington, and "American liberty." Perhaps the most important sketch and medal is that of the American Eagle, which served as the basis for the official American eagle and was placed on the $10 gold coin in 1795. The dates of Dupre's work range from the 1780s to the 1790s. Aside from the collection's artistic value, the detailed sketches and splash medals provide material artifacts from the printing industry and culture of commemoration of the 18th century.
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| | | | Call #: | Mss.737.44.D92 | | | | Extent: | 0.25 Linear Feet | | | | Topics: | American Revolution | International Affairs | Literature, Arts, and Culture | | | | Genre: | Art | Sketchbooks | |
| | Author: | Lea, Isaac, 1792-1886 | Requires cookie* | | | Title: | Isaac Lea journals, 1832, 1852-1853
| | | | Dates: | 1832-1853 | | | | Abstract: | Isaac Lea was a Philadelphia based geologist and publisher. He was primarily a publisher, founding the firm Lea and Febiger, which had its origins in Matthew Carey's publishing house. Isaac married Carey's daughter Frances Anne in 1821. Always interested in science, in 1851, after retiring from the day-to-day operations of his printing firm, he dedicated his time to geology and other scientific interests. This collection contains the journals of Isaac Lea's trips to Europe in 1832 and 1852-53. Lea traveled to Europe to become acquainted with European ideas and methods, although both trips – especially the earlier one – included much sightseeing. Very much a gentleman scientist, Lea gained wide-respect for his knowledge and work, earning an honorary doctorate from Harvard. These travel journals provide insight into some of the people and practices he encountered in Europe that may have shaped his ideas about science.
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| | | | Call #: | Mss.B.L462 | | | | Extent: | 16 volume(s) | | | | Topics: | American Revolution | Americans Abroad | Military History | Printing and Publishing | Science and technology | | | | Genre: | Art | Sketchbooks | Travel Narratives and Journals | | | | Subjects: | Naturalists. | |
| | Author: | Seybert, Adam,1773-1825. | Requires cookie* | | | Title: | Adam Seybert commonplace book, 1810
| | | | Dates: | 1810 | | | | Abstract: | Adam Seybert's large commonplace book captures his varied interests. Seybert was an American engineer who was educated in Europe. The content often reflects his interests in engineering and current affairs, such as notes on canals or on population growth. Among other things discussed are: cotton policy, American independence, profiles of individuals, descriptions of foreign countries and cities, and the military. Included in the book is a watercolor of Quebec with details on the Battle of Abraham in 1759. Much of the data is taken from other sources, and Seybert often cites where he got the information.
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| | | | Call #: | Mss.B.Se95 | | | | Extent: | 1 volume(s) | | | | Topics: | American Revolution | Engineering | Literature, Arts, and Culture | Military History | Science and technology | | | | Genre: | Commonplace Book | Sketchbooks | | | | Subjects: | Agriculture | Commerce. | Finance. | Transportation. | Weights and measures. | |
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