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Portrait of Joseph Priestley

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A half-length seated portrait of Joseph Priestley (1733–1804), an English clergyman and natural philosopher who discovered oxygen.

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  • 5.25 in. H x 4 in. W
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  • (Below portrait) "Engraved by W. Holl.PRIESTLEY.From a Picture by Gilbert Stewart in the possession of T. B. Barclay, Esq. of Liverpool."
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  • Courtesy of Science History Institute

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  • Box 18

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Holl, William. “Portrait of Joseph Priestley.” Wove paper, paper (fiber product), n.d. Science History Institute. Philadelphia. https://digital.sciencehistory.org/works/n296wz74m.

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