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Unknown [Engraving of James A. Garfield]

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Gilder Lehrman Collection #: GLC02783.02 Author/Creator: Unknown Place Written: s.l. Type: Engraving Date: circa 15 March 1881 Pagination: 1 engraving : b&w ; 20.9 x 14.2 cm. Order a Copy

Engraving of James A. Garfield with a printed signature at bottom center. "Engraved by J.C. Bullre New York" printed under image.

Garfield, James A. (James Abram), 1831-1881
Blaine, James Gillespie, 1830-1893

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