J.B. Beale collection of visual materials, 1870s.

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  • Collection ID 1987.0209
  • Creator Names Beale, Joseph B. art
  • Title J.B. Beale collection of visual materials [graphic].
  • Dates 1870s.
  • Physical description
    • 31 prints : wood engraving ; 41 x 51 cm. (16 x 20 in.) or smaller.
    • 3 drawings : pencil work ; 24 x 18 cm. (9 1/4 x 7 in.) or smaller.
  • Collection summary Mostly wood engravings for advertisements by Beale. Most are used by Baker Engraving Co. Also included are a political cartoon, some general views of cities, designs for machinery, illustration for a magazine story, and other designs.
  • Finding Aids Note Container list available (1987-209).
  • Acquisition information Purchase, 1971 (1987.0209).
  • Names Baker & Co. (Chicago, Ill.)
  • Subjects
    • Advertisements Illinois Chicago. lctgm
    • Bridges Missouri Hannibal. lctgm
    • Machinery Illinois Chicago. lctgm
    • Occupations Illinois Chicago.
  • Geographic coverage Hannibal (Mo.) Pictorial works.
  • Genre
    • Drawings. gmgpc
    • Editorial cartoons. gmgpc
    • Caricatures. gmgpc
    • Cityscape photographs. gmgpc
    • Plans. gmgpc
    • Illustrations. gmgpc
    • Wood engravings. gmgpc
  • Geographic name United States Illinois Cook County Chicago.
  • Finding aid URL Finding aid available online http://chsmedia.org/media/fa/fa/1987/209.htm