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Hughes, Bell, (fl. 1850) Engraving of Bust of Washington Irving

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Gilder Lehrman Collection #: GLC08878.0325 Author/Creator: Hughes, Bell, (fl. 1850) Place Written: s.l. Type: Engraving Date: circa 1850 Pagination: 1 print : b&w ; Order a Copy

One undated engraving of a bust of Washington Irving. Bust by Bell Hughes of Irving. Irving's signature is below the image.

Irving, Washington, 1783-1859
Jackman, William G., fl. 1841-1860
Hughes, Bell, fl. 1850

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