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Signature of Francis Forshew

Francis Forshew

American photographer (1827–1895)

† 1895 · Artists · Photographer in the permanent collections of Smithsonian American Art Museum; cross-wiki notability: 2 language Wikipedias
In the collections of
Smithsonian American Art Museum
License & source
Public domain · Wikidata
Life

Francis Forshew was born on March 1, 1827 in Columbia County and died on August 4, 1895 in Brooklyn, aged 68. Recorded occupations: photographer. Country of citizenship: United States.

At a glance
Born
March 1, 1827 · Columbia County
Died
August 4, 1895 · Brooklyn
Age at death
68
Citizenship
United States
Occupations
photographer
Wikipedia editions
2 languages
Signature licence
Public domain
About this signature

This image of Francis Forshew's signature comes from Wikimedia Commons (Wikidata P109 signature file). Its licence is recorded as Public domain. It is linked to the person through Wikidata property P109 (signature), which ties a documented individual to a specific archived file. We show the file as published and do not redraw or retouch it. Public-domain signature; photographer deceased since 1895 (>50 yr): no copyright or right-of-publicity exposure. Works held by 1 major museum.

Biographical facts: Wikidata Q5480976 (CC0), retrieved 2026-10-13. Read more about Francis Forshew on Wikipedia.

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