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American Furniture, Folk & Decorative Arts
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- Sale 6030
Live
| Philadelphia
Nov 14 | 5:00 AM EST
Live
| Philadelphia
Sale 6030
| Philadelphia
| Philadelphia
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Estimate$2,000 – $3,000
Lewis was a member of the Pennsylvania Legislature from 1787 to 1789, U.S. Attorney for the District of Pennsylvania from 1789 to 1791 and Judge of the Federal District Court for the East District of Pennsylvania,1791 to 1792. Considered one of the best defense attorneys of his day, Lewis was especially well-known for his skill in defending people accused of treason. A Quaker, Lewis was active in efforts to abolish slavery.
Provenance: The Historic Portrait and Sculpture Collection of the Philadelphia Bar Association
Presented by Joseph Head, January 1, 1825. The first portrait presented to the Philadelphia Bar Association.
