John Norman
His Ex.cy John Hancock, Esq.
1773-1816
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John Norman
His Ex.cy John Hancock, Esq.
1773-1816
Physical Qualities
Etching and stipple, Sheet: 198 × 121 mm. (7 13/16 × 4 3/4 in.)
Plate: 182 × 118 mm. (7 3/16 × 4 5/8 in.)
Credit Line
Garrett Collection
Object Number
1984.81.2107
Hancock seated with 'Resolution of the Continental Congress', etc.
James L. Claghorn, sold to T. Harrison Garrett, 1885
Stauffer, David McNeely, American Engravers upon Copper and Steel, New York: Grolier Club, 1907, no. 2335, ill. vol I p. 86.
Signed: 1
Inscribed: RECTO: In plate, BC: 'His Ex.cy JOHN HANCOCK, Esq;-- LATE PRESIDENT of the AMERICAN CONGRESS. / J. Norman, Sculp.'. VERSO: LL (stamped in red ink): 'JL' inside 'C' inside 'INSPERATA FLORUIT'; BC (pencil, in diamond): '3746'.
