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Folk Art Bust of William Seward by Joseph Bowers

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Folk Art Bust of William Seward by Joseph Bowers

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Folk art portrait bust of William Seward, Secretary of State under Lincoln. Signed Joseph Bowers and dated 1861, the year he took office as Secretary. Carved wood with an historic painted surface. Joseph Bowers was a carver of figureheads from New York City. H 16" W13" D 9".

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Folk Art Bust of William Seward by Joseph Bowers

Name: Folk Art Bust of William Seward by Joseph Bowers
SKU: 90117616
Price: 6200 USD
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