Drawing
Fisher Ames
Engraved lithographic portrait of Fisher Ames, a Federalist politician. He was a member of the Massachusetts House of Representatives in 1788, then a member of the U.S. House of Representatives from Massachusetts, from 1789-1797. He is depicted sitting in an upholstered chair, holding a book. A table with tablecloth and more books is behind him, and a fireplace with a bust on the mantel is behind that. His signature appears below the portrait. |
Image ID: | 155017 |
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Creation Date: | circa 1864 |
Creator Name: | Johnson, Fry & Co. |
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Collection Name: | Name File |
Genre: | Drawing |
Original Format Type: | prints, photomechanical |
Original Format Number: | NF Ames, Fisher |
Original Dimensions: | 8 x 11 inches |
"From the original Painting by Chappel in the Possession of the Publishers. Johnson, Fry & Co. Publishers, New York. Entered according to act of Congress A.D. 1864 by Johnson, Fry & Co. in the clerks office of the district court for the southern district of N.Y." |
Engraving |
Portraits |
Neckties |
Suits (Clothing) |
Chairs |
Interior decoration |
Men |
Legislators |
Lawyers |
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Location: | Wisconsin Historical Society Archives, 4th Floor, Madison, Wisconsin |
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