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Thomas Ruckle
Subject:
War of 1812, 1812-1815, Paintings, Artist
Item ID:
1964.99.1
Creator:
Ruckle, Thomas
Description:
Self-portrait. Oil on canvas by Thomas Ruckle.
Date of Original:
1845
Collection:
Paintings, Museum Department
Type/Size:
Image
Restrictions:
For more information, please contact the Museum Department: museum@mdhs.org
Rights:
Copy of original owned by the Maryland Historical Society. For reproduction and permission information, please contact imagingservices@mdhs.org 

