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The distinguished men of science 1807-8: a key to the identities of the sitters. Photograph of engraving by W. Walker, 1862, after Sir J. Gilbert.
- Gilbert, John, 1817-1897.
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- 1862
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- 544960i
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1862
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Key to the engraving of the distinguished men of science of Great Britain 1807-8.
References note
K.K. Yung, ed., National Portrait Gallery complete illustrated catalogue, London, 1981, No.1075b, p.649
Reference
Wellcome Library no. 544960i
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- English
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- Scientists
- England
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