Lithograph, "A Seal of Affection," 1846
THF733729 / Lithograph, "A Seal of Affection," 1846
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Artifact Overview
A fashionably dressed young lady is shown in the process of sealing a letter to a loved one, perhaps a relative, or a gentleman friend. She is embossing melted wax with a seal. The young lady sits in front of her portable writing desk. Within it, she can store stationery, pens, and other needs. The top is covered in green felt to provide a comfortable writing surface.
Artifact Details
Artifact
Print (Visual work)
Date Made
1846
Creators
Place of Creation
Collection Title
Location
Not on exhibit to the public.
Object ID
00.3.2144
Credit
From the Collections of The Henry Ford.
Material
Paper (Fiber product)
Technique
Lithography
Color
Multicolored
Dimensions
Height: 14 in
Width: 10 in
Inscriptions
on front:
THE SEAL OF AFFECTION./ 286. / Lith. & Pub. By N Currier, Entered according to Act of Congress in the year 1846 by N. Currier in the Clerk's Office of the District Court of the Southern District of New York. 152 Nassau Cor. Spruce St. N.Y.
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In 1891, Henry Ford left his small lumber business to work for the Edison Illuminating Company in Detroit. He was hired on by the general manger, Charles Phelps Gilbert (pictured here). Ford's work impressed his superiors, and by early 1894 he was promoted to chief engineer. While working at the Edison Illuminating Company, Ford also built his first horseless carriage, the Quadricycle.