Sartain family.

John Sartain was born in London and came to the United States in 1830. He was a Philadelphia engraver and publisher. Sartain produced engravings at home and abroad for books, magazines, and framing; he edited "Campbell's Foreign Semi-Monthly Magazine" from 1843 until his 1848 purchase of an interest in a New York publication, which became "Sartain's Union Magazine of Literature and Art." He was a Director of the Academy of Fine Arts for 23 years. Sartain served as chief of the art departments for both the 1876 Centennial Exhibition at Philadelphia and the 1887 American Exhibitions in London. A member of many art societies, he was prominent in local associations.

From the description of Collection, 1771-1929 (inclusive), 1830-1897, 1929 (bulk). (Historical Society of Pennsylvania). WorldCat record id: 122524072