Etching of General James Oglethorpe, 1785

Collection context

Summary

Creator:
Ireland, Samuel, -1800
Date:
1785
Extent:
1 folder(s)
Language:
English
Preferred citation:

Etching of General James Oglethorpe, ms3226, Hargrett Rare Book and Manuscript Library, The University of Georgia Libraries.

Background

Scope and content:

The collection consists of a portrait etching done by Samuel Ireland titled "General James Oglethorpe."

Biographical / historical:

James Edward Oglethorpe (1696-1785) was the founder of Georgia, and was born in London, England.

For more information, see the article James Edward Oglethorpe in the New Georgia Encyclopedia.

Access and use restrictions

Preferred citation:

Etching of General James Oglethorpe, ms3226, Hargrett Rare Book and Manuscript Library, The University of Georgia Libraries.