The Reminiscences of a Very Old Man, 1808-1897 (extra-illustrated autobiiography) by John Sartain

The autobiography of John Sartain, a prominent mezzotint engraver from Philadelphia, is a three volume set. Detailing his life, from his youth and young adulthood in England, to his adult life in the United States, Sartain uses this book to tell the story of the things he has seen, not necessarily...

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Main Author: Sartain, John 1808-1897 (Creator)
Collection:The Reminiscences of A Very Old Man, 1808-1897 (extra-illustrated Autobiiography) By John Sartain
Collection Number:Ap.899.S.25.XI7.1.7.3
Format: Manuscript
Language:English
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245 1 |a The Reminiscences of a Very Old Man, 1808-1897 (extra-illustrated autobiiography) by John Sartain  |f 1898 
300 |a 0.5 Linear feet  |f 0.5 linear feet, 3 volumes 
520 |a The autobiography of John Sartain, a prominent mezzotint engraver from Philadelphia, is a three volume set. Detailing his life, from his youth and young adulthood in England, to his adult life in the United States, Sartain uses this book to tell the story of the things he has seen, not necessarily of his own life. The volumes are extra-illustrated with engravings and portraits by Sartain himself and other engravers. Also included are some prints and photographs of locations mentioned in the text, original correspondence, genealogical information on the Sartain clan, and newspaper clippings. Three articles written by John Sartain earlier in his career are included in the back of Volume III entitled, "Housepainting and Decorating," "The Four Elements: A Paper Read before the Philadelphia College," and "On the Ancient Art of Painting in Encaustic." 
541 1 |a Purchased by the George de Benneville Keim Memorial Collection.; 1926 acquired 
650 7 |a Art and Artists--Pennsylvania--Philadelphia--19th Century.  |2 Local sources 
650 7 |a Autobiography--Sartain, John  |2 Local sources 
650 7 |a Engravings--Mezzotint--19th century  |2 Local sources 
852 |a The Historical Society of Pennsylvania  |b The Reminiscences of A Very Old Man, 1808-1897 (extra-illustrated Autobiiography) By John Sartain  |c Ap.899.S.25.XI7.1.7.3