Matches in DBpedia 2014 for { ?s ?p Dr Alexander Anderson (April 21, 1775 – January 17, 1870) was an American illustrator.He was born in New York City to Scottish parents. "At the age of twelve years he made his first attempts at engraving on copper, frequently using pennies rolled out, and on type-metal plates. He received no instruction, and his knowledge was acquired by watching jewelers and other workmen." He is one of the earliest American wood-engravers.. }
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- Alexander_Anderson_(illustrator) comment "Dr Alexander Anderson (April 21, 1775 – January 17, 1870) was an American illustrator.He was born in New York City to Scottish parents. "At the age of twelve years he made his first attempts at engraving on copper, frequently using pennies rolled out, and on type-metal plates. He received no instruction, and his knowledge was acquired by watching jewelers and other workmen." He is one of the earliest American wood-engravers.".