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Bishop William White

William Russell Birch American, born England
ca. 1830
Not on view
William White (1748-1836) with presiding bishop of the Episcopal Church in the United States (1789; 1795-1836) and bishop of the diocese of Pennsylvania (1787-1836). Birch based his portrait on John Sartain's 1830 or 1831 engraving of Thomas Sully's portrait.

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Object Information
  • Title: Bishop William White
  • Artist: William Russell Birch (American (born England), Warwick 1755–1834 Philadelphia, Pennsylvania)
  • Date: ca. 1830
  • Culture: American
  • Medium: Enamel on copper
  • Dimensions: 1 1/4 x 1 1/8 in. (3.3 x 2.6 cm)
  • Credit Line: Gift of Harry G. Friedman, 1955
  • Object Number: 55.202
  • Curatorial Department: The American Wing

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