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Portrait of Benjamin Franklin

Description

An undated, full-length, engraved portrait of Benjamin Franklin seated in a chair. Franklin is depicted with papers in his hands, a cane across his lap, and a pile of papers beside him on the floor.

Date

circa 1840

Contributor(s) Notes

Engraver: T. Phillibrown; Artist: Alonzo Chappel

Language(s)

Dimensions

8 x 10 inches

Extent

1 print (from group of 9)

Resource ID

2304

Digital Publisher

Digital resource provided by the Maryland Center for History and Culture

Rights

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