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Lukens, Charles J., fl. 1866 [Note with coat of arms illustration]

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Gilder Lehrman Collection #: GLC09836.01 Author/Creator: Lukens, Charles J., fl. 1866 Place Written: s.l. Type: Manuscript Date: 1861-1865 Pagination: 2 p. ; 30.4 x 18.4 cm. Order a Copy

One undated illustration and description of a coat of arms from the Roman Empire by Charles J. Lukens. Describes the meaning of colors chosen, shading and sizes of different coats of arms. Sent to Rev. Wm. C. Reichel.

Reichel, William C., 1824-1876
Lukens, Charles J., fl. 1866

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