Object Record
Images
Metadata
Catalog Number |
2012.001.1 |
Object Name |
Book |
Description |
First edition of Rufus Porter's 1852 tract about contemporary religion. Title: "Essential Truth: Containing Several Hundreds of Scripture Texts, Selected and So Arranged as to Expose the Prevalent Errors of Modern Popular Churches; While They Present Encouragement and Instruction to All Sincere Christians Who Are Willing to Study and Obey the Sacred Scriptures." Published by Kirkwood & McGill in Washington, D.C. Three known extant copies, one in Sturbridge. Note included from Ms. Lindberg regarding fragile condition, stitched binding, extant copies, and handling guidelines. Copy of publication available upon request (located in "Collections 2012" folder) |
Date |
1852 |
Artist |
Rufus Porter |
Dimensions |
W-4.5 L-8 inches |
Credit line |
Museum Purchase, Funding Provided by the Carl M. Lindberg Family Foundation |