ALS, 1857 July 11 : Philadelphia, PA, to E.B. Hougton.

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ALS, 1857 July 11 : Philadelphia, PA, to E.B. Hougton.

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Peale sends his signature to a man in his 80th year, "as the oldest in America, and the last living artist who painted Washington from life."

1 p. ; 10 x 19.5 cm. [framed with black and white picture of Peale's portrait of Washington, 12 x 9.5 cm., overall framed size 22.5 x 39.5 cm.].

Copley Press, J S Copley Library

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Copley Press, J S Copley Library

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