Reward of Merit

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Reward of Merit

Abel Bowen, American, 1790–1850
x1942-225

Information

Title
Reward of Merit
Maker
Abel Bowen
Medium
Engraving
Dimensions
sheet trimmed to plate: 8.6 x 16.8 cm
Credit Line
Mather Collection
Object Number
x1942-225
Inscription
Signed by William Briggs, lower right Dated lower left: Jan. 9, 1820
Culture
American
Type
prints, engravings
Subject
rewards of merit

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