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Wellmore, Edward (fl. 1834-1867) [Engraving of Patrick Henry]

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Gilder Lehrman Collection #: GLC08973.02 Author/Creator: Wellmore, Edward (fl. 1834-1867) Place Written: s.l. Type: Engraving Date: no date Pagination: 1 engraving ; 26.5 x 17 cm. Order a Copy

Engraving of Patrick Henry by Edward Wellmore, based on the painting by James Barton Longacre.

James Barton Longacre was an engraver for the United States Mint, also published "The National Portrait Gallery of Distinguished Americans," containing engravings of many notable Americans.
Edward Wellmore was an engraver who contributed to "The National portrait gallery of distinguished Americans."

Longacre, James Barton, 1794-1869
Wellmore, Edward, fl. 1763-1783
Henry, Patrick, 1736-1799

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