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circa 1850

Johnson, T., fl. 1850-1887

Engraving

Title: Engraving of Washington Irving

One undated engraving of Washington Irving. Bust portrait of Irving. Signature of Washington Irving below engraving. Based on a daguerreotype by Plumb in 1850.

GLC08878.0323

circa 1860

Johnson, T., fl. 1850-1887

Engraving

Title: Engraving of John Wilson (Christopher North)

One engraving of John Wilson also known as Christopher North dated circa 1860. Seated portrait of Wilson based on a photograph by David Octavius Hill, and Robert Adamson.

GLC08878.0920

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