William White, Antique Engraving, First Bishop of the Episcopal Church

Description: Original Steel Plate Antique Engraved William Whitewith a Facsimile SignatureSize 10.50" x 8" inches Created from painting by Thomas SullyThomas Sully was a portrait painter in the United States. Born in Great Britain, he lived most of his life in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. He painted in the style of Thomas Lawrence. His subjects included national political leaders such as United States presidents: Thomas Jefferson, John Quincy Adams, and Andrew Jackson, Revolutionary War hero General Marquis de Lafayette, and many leading musicians and composers. In addition to portraits of wealthy patrons, he painted landscapes and historical pieces such as the 1819 The Passage of the Delaware. His work was adapted for use on United States coinage. Engraved by A. Daggett & Co.Alfred Daggett was a bank-note engraver, and taught the art to his nephew, John F. Kensett. He was first selectman for the town of New Haven for several years, was chief engineer for the New Haven Fire Department, and an officer of the Customs. William White was the first and fourth Presiding Bishop of the Episcopal Church of the United States (1789; 1795–1836), the first bishop of the Diocese of Pennsylvania (1787–1836), and the second United States Senate Chaplain (appointed December 9, 1790). He also served as the first and fourth President of the House of Deputies for the General Convention of the Episcopal Church (1785, 1789).________________________________ All of our items are placed in acid free sleeves & stored in a dry, smoke-free, temperature controlled environment.They are packed carefully with hard board on both sides. "We Combine Shipping on All Items" We are happy to answer any questions you have in an efficient manner.Please also feel free to comment on any helpful additions we can make to our listings. Thank you!

Price: 13.4 USD

Location: Franklin, Tennessee

End Time: 2024-12-14T20:06:23.000Z

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