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John Adams

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Engraving from a painting of John Adams. Inscription reads: "John Adams From a Painting by Chappel, in the possession of the Publishers. Johnson, Fry & Co Publishers, N.Y. Entered according to act of Congress.AD.1862 by Johnson, Fry & Co in the clerk's office of the district court of the southern district of N.Y."

Date Created:
1862
Creator:
Chappel, Alonzo, 1828-1887

Publication Information

Creator Chappel, Alonzo, 1828-1887
Date Created 1862

Physical Description

Format Image
Dimensions 21 x 28 cm

Collection Information

Call Number NF Adams, John

Copyright Information

Copyright Status COPYRIGHT UNDETERMINED
Rights Holder Wisconsin Historical Society
Unique ID
W0137N5
Legacy ID
WHi 8183

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