Draft:Alfred Sealey
Alfred Sealey was an engraver for the US Bureau of Engraving and Printing.
History
[edit]In 1869 his engraving of Thomas Jefferson portrait appeared on the obverse of the United States 1869 United States five-dollar bill known as the "Woodchopper" note. The engraving was based on a painting by Thomas Sully. Henry Gugler engraved the center image on the obverse which portrayed a pioneer family.[1]
Sealy participated in the design of the 1899 US History Instructing Youth $1 silver certificate. The reverse of the note features portraits of George and Martha Washington. In 1878, Charles Burt engraved the portrait of Martha and in 1867 Alfred Sealey engraved the portrait of George.[2][3]
References
[edit]- ^ Friedberg, Arthur L.; Friedberg, Ira S. (1 July 2013). Paper Money of the United States-20th edition. United States: Coin & Currency Institute. p. 43. ISBN 978-0-87184-020-2. Retrieved 29 September 2024.
- ^ "The Making of History: Educational Series (Part 1)". pmgnotes. Paper Money Guarantee. Retrieved 25 September 2024.
- ^ Green, Paul M. (28 February 2012). "When the $1 note was silver-backed". Numismatic News. Retrieved 28 September 2024.