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John Chester Buttre

American1821–1893

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John Chester Buttre 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.

Notable works

Works in the collection

2 works

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John Chester Buttre — works and where to see them · Arcz