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Is this Graceanna Lewis, early woman ornithologist and social reformer? Clues came with this ambrotype: colorful bird feathers, hair clipping, book she is holding with its title shown, and woman’s strong resemblance to Graceanna’s later portraits. (Donated to Library Company of Philadelphia) Welcome to learning about the past and present through visual culture: art, prints, photographs, maps and graphics.
Ivan Jurin, author & researcher 