1 picture, Franklin at the Court of France, 1778, Receiving the Homage of his Genius and the recognition of His Country's Advent among the Nations
Scope and Contents
This gift was made by Mrs. J. Henry Porter of Atlanta, Georgia in 1955 . Through her friendship with Professors Edwin Grover and A. J. Hanna, Frances S. Porter decided to donated her collection of Frankliniana to the Rollins College Library in memory of her nephew Candler Campbell.
Dates
- 1954-12-12
Biographical / Historical
Painted by Baron Jolly, Bruxells, engraved by N.O. Geller, London. This engraving from the original picture is respectfully dedicated to the people of hte United States. Published by William H. Emerson, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania.
Key diagram for this Franklin picture:
Figures:
Franklin
Count d'Artois
Louis XVI
Marie Antoinette
Count de Vergennes
Princess Elizabeth
Countess Diane de Polynac
Mne. Campan
Duchess Jules de Polynac
Princess de Churney
Mille. de Marolles
Princess de Lamballe
COuntess de Nuiely
M. Girard
Duke of Polynac
Countess d'Artois
Extent
From the Collection: 5 Linear Feet (Three boxes of Benjamin Franklin memorabilia items, mostly framed artworks, and 140 titles of books located in the Special Franklin Collection in the College Archives.)
Language of Materials
From the Series: English
Physical Location
Archival Stack I, Range 28, Section E, Shelf 1
Dimensions
27 x 37
Repository Details
Part of the Rollins College Archives & Special Collections Repository