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Chappel, Alonzo (1828-1887) Engraving of William I Emperor of Prussia

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Gilder Lehrman Collection #: GLC08878.1004 Author/Creator: Chappel, Alonzo (1828-1887) Place Written: New York, New York Type: Engraving Date: 1870 Pagination: 1 print : b&w ; Order a Copy

One engraving of William I Emperor of Prussia dated 1870. Three quarter length portrait of William based on a painting by Alonzo Chappel.

William I, German Emperor, 1797-1888
Chappel, Alonzo, 1828-1887

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