Silhouette Sheet
Item
Creator
Williams, Moses
Title
Silhouette Sheet
Description
"In 1802, John Isaac Hawkins gave Peale his physiognotrace invention-a device for tracing profiles in miniature. Peale entrusted its operation to his slave, Moses Williams, who became particularly skilled at cutting intricate, accurate likeness."
Date
1802-1825
Source
American Philosophical Society
Contributor
Vela, Jaimie