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Sharples, James, Sr., fl. 1751-1811 Engraving of George Washington

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Gilder Lehrman Collection #: GLC08878.1329 Author/Creator: Sharples, James, Sr., fl. 1751-1811 Place Written: s.l. Type: Engraving Date: circa 1860 Pagination: 1 print : b&w ; Order a Copy

One engraving of George Washington dated circa 1860. Profile portrait of Washington based on a painting by James Sharples.

Washington, George, 1732-1799
Sharples, James, Sr., fl. 1751-1811

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