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Lucy, Charles, (1814-1873) The First Landing of the Pilgrims, 1620.

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Gilder Lehrman Collection #: GLC08878.0005 Author/Creator: Lucy, Charles, (1814-1873) Place Written: New York, New York Type: Engraving Date: circa 1856 Pagination: 1 print : b&w ; 20.5 x 27.5 cm. Order a Copy

One engraving entitled "The First Landing of the Pilgrims, 1620" dated 1856. Depicts the first men, women, and children arriving at Plymouth Rock. Shows the Mayflower in the bay. From the original painting by Charles Lucy (misspelled Lucey), engraved by Thomas Phillibrown. Published by Martin & Johnson.

Lucy, Charles, 1814-1873
Phillibrown, Thomas, 1834-1860

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