Sixth Annual Report of the American Institute, of the City of New York: Made to the Legislature, March 25, 1848

The Sixth Annual Report of the American Institute, of the City of New York: Made to the Legislature, March 25, 1848 is a report that was submitted to the New York State Legislature by the American Institute, a scientific and cultural organization founded in 1828. The report provides an overview of the Institute's activities and accomplishments during the previous year.

The report begins by describing the Institute's mission, which is to "promote the mechanic arts, and to encourage the application of science to the useful purposes of life." The report then goes on to describe the Institute's various activities, including its annual fair, its lectures and classes, and its library and museum.

The report also highlights some of the Institute's most notable accomplishments during the previous year. These include the establishment of a new school of design, the publication of a new journal, and the organization of a number of successful exhibitions.

The report concludes by expressing the Institute's gratitude to the New York State Legislature for its continued support. The report also expresses the Institute's commitment to continuing its work in promoting the mechanic arts and encouraging the application of science to the useful purposes of life. Many references of Indians.

Illustrations: B/W Plates
Dated: 1848
Publisher: Charles Van Benthuysen, Albany
Edition: First Edition
Size: 8vo
Binding: Hardcover
Type: History - American
Notes & Literature: The Albany Institute of History & Art is one of the oldest museums in the United States. It was founded in 1791 as the Society for the Promotion of Agriculture, Arts, and Manufactures. The society's original purpose was to promote economic development in New York State, but it soon began to collect art and artifacts as well. In 1824, the society changed its name to the Albany Institute.

The Albany Institute's collection grew rapidly in the 19th century. The museum acquired paintings by major American artists such as Thomas Cole and Asher B. Durand, as well as artifacts from the region's Native American, Dutch, and African American communities. In 1900, the Albany Institute moved to its current location on Washington Avenue.

Condition Report: Small tear top spine. Good Plus.