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Walter, A.B. (1820-1875) Andrew Jackson

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Gilder Lehrman Collection #: GLC02526.02 Author/Creator: Walter, A.B. (1820-1875) Place Written: Philadelphia, Pennsylvania Type: Print Date: no date Pagination: 1 engraving ; 16 x 11 cm.

Summary of Content: An engraving of President Andrew Jackson. The engraving is not dated, but Walter was a well known engraver from the 1840's until his death in 1875.

People: Walter, A.B. (Adam B.)., 1820-1875
Jackson, Andrew, 1767-1845

Historical Era: National Expansion and Reform, 1815-1860

Subjects: PresidentArt, Music, Theater, and Film

Sub Era: Age of Jackson

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