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Johnson, Fry, & Co., fl. 1825-1873 Title page of The National Portrait Gallery of Eminent Americans From the original paintings by Alonzo Chappel

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Gilder Lehrman Collection #: GLC08878.1891 Author/Creator: Johnson, Fry, & Co., fl. 1825-1873 Place Written: New York, New York Type: Printed document Date: circa 1860 Pagination: 1 print : b&w ; Order a Copy

One title page for The National Portrait Gallery of Eminent Americans From the original paintings by Alonzo Chappel dated circa 1860. Features an engraving of lady liberty holding a laurel and spear.

Chappel, Alonzo, 1828-1887

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