Albert Newsam print collection

Born deaf, Albert Newsam (1809-1864) achieved fame as a copier and portraitist in Philadelphia, although his work became well-known throughout the United States. His portrait subjects include many prominent Philadelphians and other Americans, but he also created sheet music covers, medical drawings...

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Bibliographic Details
Main Author: Newsam, Albert (Creator)
Collection:Albert Newsam Print Collection
Collection Number:V100
Format: Manuscript
Language:English
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Online Access:Link to finding aid
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100 1 |a Newsam, Albert  |e creator 
245 1 |a Albert Newsam print collection  |f 1822-1881 
300 |a 3.0 Linear feet  |f 11 boxes 
520 |a Born deaf, Albert Newsam (1809-1864) achieved fame as a copier and portraitist in Philadelphia, although his work became well-known throughout the United States. His portrait subjects include many prominent Philadelphians and other Americans, but he also created sheet music covers, medical drawings, and genre art. This collection is made up of seven hundred and fifty lithographic prints and one drawing which span from the late 1820s to the late 1850s. 
541 1 |a Acquired by gift and purchase. Albert Newsam’s own portfolio of prints (162 pieces) were donated by John A. McAllister in April 1881. 
555 |a Finding Aid Available Online:  
650 7 |a Childs and Inman  |2 Local sources 
650 7 |a Lehman and Duval  |2 Local sources 
650 7 |a Lithography--Mid-19th century  |2 Local sources 
650 7 |a Portraiture--19th century.  |2 Local sources 
852 |a The Historical Society of Pennsylvania  |b Albert Newsam Print Collection  |c V100 
856 4 2 |y Link to finding aid  |u http://hsp.org/sites/default/files/legacy_files/migrated/findingaidv100newsam.pdf