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Pelton, Oliver, 1798-1882 Engraving of James Parton.

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Gilder Lehrman Collection #: GLC02453.67 Author/Creator: Pelton, Oliver, 1798-1882 Place Written: s.l. Type: Print Date: circa 1870 Pagination: 1 engraving : b&w Height: 24 cm, Width: 16 cm Order a Copy

Adhered to upper left is a biographical note. Inscribed in pencil lower left is, "c:" and lower right is, "my scarce print."

Parton, James, 1822-1891
Pelton, Oliver, 1798-1882

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