Birch, William Russell, 1755-1834
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English funeral director.
From the description of Autograph letter signed : 41 Albert Gate, Knightsbridge, S.W., London, to Mary Frances Ronalds, 1900 Nov. 27. (Unknown). WorldCat record id: 270125577
William Russell Birch was a miniaturist, enamel painter, engraver, and etcher. Born in Warwickshire, England, in 1755, he emigrated to Philadelphia in 1794, and there he died in 1834. His sons Thomas and George were also artists. William and Thomas worked together for a short while and printed a series of engravings entitled Views of Philadelphia. William later published another series entitled Country Seats of America.
From the description of The life of William Russell Birch, enamel painter, written by himself [microform] : with a list of his copys [sic] on enamel (by desire) from the pencil of Sir Joshua Reynolds, the master he studied under, with a short detail upon enamel painting [typescript, microform]. (Winterthur Library). WorldCat record id: 261233386
From the guide to the The life of William Russell Birch, enamel painter, written by himself : with a list of his copys [sic] on enamel (by desire) from the pencil of Sir Joshua Reynolds, the master he studied under, with a short detail upon enamel painting [typescript], (The New York Public Library. Manuscripts and Archives Division.)
Enamel painter, miniaturist, engraver, etcher, publisher; Philadelphia, Pa.
Born in England.
From the description of The life and anecdotes of William Russell Birch, enamel painter / William Russell Birch. [ca. 1800] (Unknown). WorldCat record id: 81491333
Enamel painter, miniaturist, engraver, etcher, publisher; Philadelphia, Pa.
Born in England.
From the description of William Russell Birch subscription lists, 1798-1802. (Unknown). WorldCat record id: 81874668
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Subjects:
- Algonquian Indians
- Art, American
- Cheyenne Indians
- Creek Indians
- Dakota Indians
- Delaware Indians
- Eastern Woodlands Indians
- Enamel and enameling
- Enamel and enameling
- Enamelers
- Engravers
- Eskimos
- Etchers
- Indians of North America
- Iroquois Indians
- Isleta Indians
- Kiowa Indians
- Minature painters
- Narraganett Indians
- Omaha Indians
- Osage Indians
- Plains Indians
- Powhatan Indians
- Shawnee Indians
- Southeast Indians
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Places:
- Pennsylvania--Philadelphia (as recorded)
- England (as recorded)
