Object Details
Maker
Edward Rooker (British, 1724-1774), after Paul Sandby (British, ca.1730-1809)
Date
1766
Geography
United Kingdom: England: London
Culture
British
Medium
paper; aquatint with hand coloring
Dimensions
Overall: 25 in x 29 1/2 in; 63.5 cm x 74.93 cm
Provenance
A diplomatic gift, from the United Kingdom to the United States of America on June 1, 1985.
Inscriptions
A modern inscription reads, "Given by the United Kingdom Government to mark the 200th anniversary of the presentation of John Adams, The first US Minister to London, to King George III on 1 June 1785 at St. James' Palace"
Credit Line
Gift of United Kingdom Government
Collection
The Diplomatic Reception Rooms, U.S. Department of State, Washington, D.C.
Accession Number
RR-1985.0023