'J. Archer' was a prolific engraver around the 1830s, but I don't know
how much of this would show up in on-line catalogues such as the
British Library's, which are often defective in this regard. Also, I
have never encountered a portrait: 19th century engravers are almost
all 'faceless men'!
R.O.
On Mon, 20 Mar 2006 08:36:54 +0000 Ken Atherton
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> Can anyone help with this request? Please reply to me.
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> Subject: Joshua Archer, Pentonville, London.
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> From: Gordon Archer <[log in to unmask]>
> Date: Fri, 17 Mar 2006 11:53:52 +0000
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> Through professional genealogical research the early indications are
> that I might be this mans great-great- grandson. I have a print of
> his work signed, ?Drawn and engraved by J Archer, Pentonville, London.?
> Is he known to you and do any pictures or portraits of him exist,
> please?
>
> Gordon Archer.
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