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Wells, J., (fl.1863-) New Orleans, LA and its Vicinity

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Gilder Lehrman Collection #: GLC08878.0024 Author/Creator: Wells, J., (fl.1863-) Place Written: New Orleans, Louisiana Type: Engraving Date: 1863 Pagination: 1 print : b&w ; 28 x 20.5 cm. Order a Copy

One engraving entitled "New Orleans, LA and its Vicinity" dated 1863. Depicts a map of New Orleans. Engraved by W. Ridgeway after a painting by J. Wells.

Wells, J., fl.1863
Ridgeway, W., fl. 1863

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