Charles Lee Esq-r., Americanischer General-Major

Engraver Anonymous, German, 18th century German

After Thomlinson (Tomlinson) American or British

Sitter Charles Lee American, born England

1775–85

Not on view

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Title: Charles Lee Esq-r., Americanischer General-Major
Engraver: Anonymous, German, 18th century
Artist: After Thomlinson (Tomlinson) (American or British, active 1775–78)
Sitter: Charles Lee (American (born England), Darnhall, Cheshire 1732–1782 Philadelphia, Pennsylvania)
Date: 1775–85
Medium: Etching and engraving
Dimensions: Image: 6 in. × 3 7/16 in. (15.2 × 8.8 cm)
Plate: 6 7/16 × 3 7/8 in. (16.4 × 9.8 cm)
Sheet: 8 7/16 × 7 1/4 in. (21.5 × 18.4 cm)
Classification: Prints
Credit Line: Bequest of Charles Allen Munn, 1924
Object Number: 24.90.383
Curatorial Department: Drawings and Prints

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