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His Excellency John Adams President of the United States of America

His Excellency John Adams President of the United States of America
His Excellency John Adams President of the United States of America
His Excellency John Adams President of the United States of America
Status
Not on view
Datec. 1797
Artist (Irish American, active c. 1797)
Engraver (Irish American, active c. 1797)
Subject (American, 1735 - 1826)
Geography Published - United States
DimensionsOverall: 14 in. x 9 7/8 in. (35.56 cm x 25.08 cm)
Credit LineGift of Annie Burr Jennings, Vice Regent for Connecticut, 1940
Object numberM-1290
DescriptionThis stipple engraving is a seated portrait print of President John Adams. He is depicted in a neo-classical setting holding a book of law.

MarkingsPrinted in ink on the spine of the book in the image: "Laws / Ths". Printed in ink below the image, centered: "Drawn & Engraved by H. Houston / His Excellency John Adams President / of the United States of America. / Respectfully Dedicated to the Lovers of their Country / and Firm Supporters of its Constitution.". Printed in ink on the scroll next to the image of the eagle: "E Pluribus Unum".
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