John Chester Buttre
American engraver (1821–1893) / From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
John Chester Buttre (June 10, 1821 – December 2, 1893), was an American steel-plate engraver and lithographer, responsible for some 3,000 engraved portraits of American political, naval and military personalities. He published The American Portrait Gallery in three volumes (1880–81) with text by his daughter, Lillian C. Buttre.
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Born | (1821-06-10)June 10, 1821 Auburn, New York, U.S |
Died | December 2, 1893(1893-12-02) (aged 72) |
Occupation(s) | Steel-plate engraver, lithographer |
Children | Lillian C. Buttre |
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