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circa 1865

Putnam, George Palmer, 1814-1872

Engraving

Title: Engraving of Nathaniel Lyon

One undated engraving of Nathaniel Lyon. Bust portrait of Lyon.

GLC08878.0384

circa 1865

Putnam, George Palmer, 1814-1872

Engraving

Title: Engraving of George B. McClellan

One undated engraving of George B. McClellan. Bust portrait of McClellan.

GLC08878.0389

1780

Putnam, George Palmer, 1814-1872

Engraving

Title: Charleston, S.C. in 1780

One engraving entitled, "Charleston, S.C. in 1780," published in 1850. Depicts a view of the Charleston Customs House and port. The customs house was at the center of Charleston, South Carolina's bustling trade in rice, indigo, and slaves. Engraved by George Palmer Putnam.

GLC08878.0056.01

1780

Putnam, George Palmer, 1814-1872

Engraving

Title: Charleston, S.C. in 1780

One engraving entitled, "Charleston, S.C. in 1780," published in 1850. Depicts a view of the Charleston Customs House and port. The customs house was at the center of Charleston, South Carolina's bustling trade in rice, indigo, and slaves. Engraved by George Palmer Putnam. Duplicate of CLC08878.0056.01.

GLC08878.0056.02

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