Gilbert, John, 1817-1897
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British painter and watercolorist.
From the description of Letters, 1858-1878. (Getty Research Institute). WorldCat record id: 84155162
English historical painter.
From the description of Autograph letter signed : London, to Mr. Taylor, 1877 Nov. 2. (Unknown). WorldCat record id: 270878581
John Gilbert was born in England about 1805, and came to the United States sometime before 1833,when he was living in Cortland,N.Y. In that year he removed to Oswego, N.Y., and thence to Detroit. In July, 1834, he went to Mt.Clemens. On Oct. 3, 1826, he had married Martha. Entries in his diary suggest that he was a carpenter by trade,but more interested in preaching and teaching. His wife conducted a private; school in Mt. Clemens for several years. (from Macomb Co. History. Dic. Am. Biog; John Gilbert Diary)
From the description of John Gilbert papers, 1833-1837 (Detroit Public Library). WorldCat record id: 643078339
British historical painter and draughtsman.
From the description of Letter by Sir John Gilbert to Frederic Shields, 1886. (Huntington Library, Art Collections & Botanical Gardens). WorldCat record id: 79697104
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Subjects:
- Artists
- Baptists
- Carpenters
- Clarinet music
- Coasts
- Electronic music
- Lumbering
- Nautical charts
- Railroads
Occupations:
- Illustrator
Places:
- Oregon (as recorded)
- Washington (State)--Olympia (as recorded)
- Columbia River (as recorded)
- Tillamook Bay (Or.) (as recorded)
- Pacific Coast (Or.) (as recorded)
- Great Britain (as recorded)
- Michigan (as recorded)
- Washington (State)--Puget Sound (as recorded)
- Tacoma (Wash.) (as recorded)