PERCIVAL, Henry (1813-c1872) British-American engraver
and diesinker, in New York City 1851, in Philadelphia 1854.
Born England 1813. Came to America before 1851.
In New York City he was probably partner of William
Eaves (q.v.), and in Philadelphia a partner of William
Barber, later chief engraver of U.S. Mint (q.v.).
Percival manufactured seal presses, envelopes and created
advertising logotypes and cameo stamps.
Died Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, ca 1872.
B I O G R A P I C A L R E F E R E N C E S
D10 {1957} Groce and Wallace, p 498.
BF2 {1999} Falk. Who Was Who in American Art, p 3:2571-2572.
and diesinker, in New York City 1851, in Philadelphia 1854.
Born England 1813. Came to America before 1851.
In New York City he was probably partner of William
Eaves (q.v.), and in Philadelphia a partner of William
Barber, later chief engraver of U.S. Mint (q.v.).
Percival manufactured seal presses, envelopes and created
advertising logotypes and cameo stamps.
Died Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, ca 1872.
B I O G R A P I C A L R E F E R E N C E S
D10 {1957} Groce and Wallace, p 498.
BF2 {1999} Falk. Who Was Who in American Art, p 3:2571-2572.