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Derby, William, 1786-1847 Engraving of William Powlett

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Gilder Lehrman Collection #: GLC08878.0495 Author/Creator: Derby, William, 1786-1847 Place Written: London, England Type: Engraving Date: 1825 Pagination: 1 print : b&w Order a Copy

One engraving of William Powlett dated 1825. Bust portrait of Powlett. Based on a drawing by Derby, from a painting then in the collection of the Duke of Northumberland.

Powlett, William, 1474-1572
Holl, William, 1771-1838
Derby, William, 1786-1847

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