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Wellmore, Edward, fl. 1834-1867 Engraving of William Pinkney

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Gilder Lehrman Collection #: GLC08878.0526 Author/Creator: Wellmore, Edward, fl. 1834-1867 Place Written: s.l. Type: Engraving Date: circa 1850 Pagination: 1 print : b&w ; Order a Copy

One engraving of William Pinkney dated circa 1850. Bust portrait of Pinkney. Based on a painting by Charles Bird King.

Pinkney, William, 1764-1822
Wellmore, Edward, 1808-1883
King, Charles Bird, 1785-1862

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