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Unknown Engraving of John Wanamaker

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Gilder Lehrman Collection #: GLC08878.0717 Author/Creator: Unknown Place Written: s.l. Type: Engraving Date: circa 1920 Pagination: 1 print : b&w ; Order a Copy

One engraving of John Wanamaker dated circa 1920. Bust portrait of an older Wanamaker wearing glasses. Possibly based on a photograph by the Bain News Service which is visually similar.

Wanamaker, John, 1838-1922

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