MAY, George W. (active 1837-60) Early American engraver,
diesinker, New York City. He worked for Bale & Smith
(1843-48), became parter with James Bale on dissolution
of former firm to become Bale & May (1848-51). When
Bale died or left NYC May joined with George J.
Glaubrecht to form May & Glaubrecht (1852-60).
M E D A L S
n.d. Saint Louis Agricultural and Mechanical Association
Medal. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Julian AM-75
Auctions:. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . PCA 62:360
B I O G R A P I C A L R E F E R E N C E S
D15 {1957} Groce and Wallace, p 434.
R10 {1990} Bazelon and McGuinn, p 91 ("Leo" W. May).
BF2 {1999} Falk. Who Was Who in American Art, p 2:2226.
diesinker, New York City. He worked for Bale & Smith
(1843-48), became parter with James Bale on dissolution
of former firm to become Bale & May (1848-51). When
Bale died or left NYC May joined with George J.
Glaubrecht to form May & Glaubrecht (1852-60).
M E D A L S
n.d. Saint Louis Agricultural and Mechanical Association
Medal. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Julian AM-75
Auctions:. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . PCA 62:360
B I O G R A P I C A L R E F E R E N C E S
D15 {1957} Groce and Wallace, p 434.
R10 {1990} Bazelon and McGuinn, p 91 ("Leo" W. May).
BF2 {1999} Falk. Who Was Who in American Art, p 2:2226.