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John M. Robinson : Senator from Illinois.

  • ARTIST: Charles Fenderich

  • PUBLISHER: Chas. Fendrich, Washington City.

  • MEDIUM: Lithograph on chine colle,

    DATE: 1841.

  • EDITION SIZE: Image size 12 3/8 x 10 13/16" (31.7 x 27.6 cm).

  • DESCRIPTION: This lithograph depicts John McCracken Robinson (1794-1843), a prominent Illinois Senator from 1830 to 1841. A Jacksonian Democrat, he chaired influential committees, including Militia and Post Office and Post Roads. In 1843, he was appointed to the Illinois Supreme Court, though he passed away soon after.

  • ADDITIONAL INFO: This piece is in a 17 x 21" mat for handling.

  • CONDITION: Good condition save for subtle foxing.

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