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Sharples, James, Sr., (fl. 1751–1811) Engraving of Noah Webster

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Gilder Lehrman Collection #: GLC08878.0849 Author/Creator: Sharples, James, Sr., (fl. 1751–1811) Place Written: s.l. Type: Engraving Date: circa 1850 Pagination: 1 print : b&w ; Order a Copy

One engraving of Noah Webster dated circa 1850. Half portrait of Webster, based on a portrait by James Sharples Sr.

Webster, Noah, 1758-1843
Sharples, James, Sr., fl. 1751–1811

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