Principa Falls

William Russell Birch American, born England

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Title: Principa Falls
Artist: William Russell Birch (American (born England), Warwick 1755–1834 Philadelphia, Pennsylvania)
Culture: American
Medium: Enameled copper
Dimensions: 2 1/16 x 1 7/8 in. (5.3 x 4.8 cm)
Credit Line: Gift of Gloria Manney, 2006
Object Number: 2006.235.15
Curatorial Department: The American Wing

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