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Buttre, John Chester (1821-1893) Engraving of David S. Stanley

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Gilder Lehrman Collection #: GLC02463.32 Author/Creator: Buttre, John Chester (1821-1893) Place Written: s.l. Type: Print Date: circa 1880 Pagination: 1 engraving : b&w ; 27.5 x 20.9 cm. Order a Copy

Biographical note is adhered to lower right. Photo by Mora N.Y. Engd by J.C. Buttre.

Stanley, David Sloane, 1828-1902
Buttre, John Chester, 1821-1893

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