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Scriven, E., fl. 1840 Engraving of William Wilberforce

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Gilder Lehrman Collection #: GLC09791.09 Author/Creator: Scriven, E., fl. 1840 Place Written: London, England Type: Engraving Date: 1840 Pagination: 1 p. : Height: 27.6 cm, Width: 18.4 cm Order a Copy

One portrait engraving of William Wilberforce dated 1840. Willberforce is seated and holding a watch. In the background is a bookcase and a curtain.

Scriven, E., fl. 1840
Wilberforce, William, 1759-1833

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