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Portrait of a Gentleman

William Russell Birch American, born England
ca. 1795
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  • Title: Portrait of a Gentleman
  • Artist: William Russell Birch (American (born England), Warwick 1755–1834 Philadelphia, Pennsylvania)
  • Date: ca. 1795
  • Culture: American
  • Medium: Enamel on copper
  • Dimensions: 1 1/2 x 1 1/4 in. (3.7 x 3.2 cm)
  • Credit Line: Gift of Gloria Manney, 2006
  • Object Number: 2006.235.11
  • Curatorial Department: The American Wing

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