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Portrait of Governor Edward Salomon
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Engraved quarter-length vignette portrait of Wisconsin's 8th governor Edward Salomon in semi-profile. He is wearing a polka-dot tie. Below the portrait is the signature: "Edward Salomon." and typed writing underneath is: "Western Engraving Co. Chicago." and "Gov. of Wis. 1862-3." At the bottom is: "Engraved Expressly for 'Wisconsin in the War of the Rebellion.'"
circa 1860-1869
Western Engraving Company Chicago
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W014BYG
WHi 117541
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