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Sartain, John, 1808-1897 [Engraving of Abigail Adams]

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Gilder Lehrman Collection #: GLC08917.02 Author/Creator: Sartain, John, 1808-1897 Place Written: Philadelphia, Pennsylvania Type: Engraving Date: 1783-1815 Pagination: 1 p. : Height: 20 cm, Width: 13.5 cm Order a Copy

Engraving made from a painting by Gilbert Stuart, with a copy of Adams signature underneath.

Sartain, John, 1808-1897
Stuart, Gilbert Charles, 1755-1828
Adams, Abigail, 1744-1818

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