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Last Name Smither

Given Name James ?

alt. Names J. S. ; J. Smither ;

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Year born 1741 in England

Year died 1797 / 1800 after / 1829 ?

Place of death Philadelphia

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Country of Activity England, UK

Worked for Transactions of the American Philosophical Society (Philadelphia 1771-1809) ;

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Techniques natural, zoological, and cartographical drawing and engraving

Sample(s) http://www.encore-editions.com/john-adams-president-of-the-united-states-of-america-painted-by-copley-engraved-by-j-smither

Archival sources

Published sources Nissen: Zoolog. Buchillustration 1969/78 # 4782 ;

other Further Place of Activity: the United States of America. Often mixed up with his son James Smither JR., who worked c. 1802/24. He is more known for his portraits.

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