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Johnson, Fry, & Co., fl. 1825-1873 [Engraving of William J. Worth]

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Gilder Lehrman Collection #: GLC08878.1046 Author/Creator: Johnson, Fry, & Co., fl. 1825-1873 Place Written: s.l. Type: Engraving Date: circa 1846-1848 Pagination: 1 print ; b&w Order a Copy

One print of William J. Worth engraved by Johnson, Fry & Co. Created from an original painting by Alonzo Chappel.

Worth, W. J. (William Jenkins), 1794-1849
Johnson Fry & Co., fl. 1825-1873
Chappel, Alonzo, 1828-1887

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