[Benjamin Franklin : Born Jan. 17th, 1706, Died in Philadelphia April 17th, 1790.] [engraving]

[Benjamin Franklin : Born Jan. 17th, 1706, Died in Philadelphia April 17th, 1790.] [engraving]

[1848]

1 handcolored engraving ; inside mat 55 x 40 cm. inside frame 67 x 51 cm. outside frame 76 x 61 cm.

P&E L1998G23.2 framed

Full-length, seated in an armchair, facing to right; right hand resting on a map on a table; the left resting on the arm of the chair holding a pair of spectacles. A large book is leaning against the chair to left. In the lower left corner, a terrestrial globe, scroll and book. In the background is a bookcase and a window
Framed with a French lined mat and 2" gold metal leaf frame with hand lettered plate reading: "Benjamin Franklin; Artist: Thompkins H. Matteson; Engraver: Henry S. Sadd ; ca. 1848," attached to the bottom of the frame.
It is unclear whether the known title, "Benjamin Franklin ; Born Jan 17th, 1706. Died in Philadelphia, April 17, 1790." that appears on similar copies of this engraving is present on this copy but hidden behind the mat.
The Walter P. Swain Jr. Memorial Collection; gift of Philip S. Keeler, Jr.
Benjamin Franklin was made an Honorary Member of the Society of the Cincinnati from the State of Pennsylvania in 1789.

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