Category Archives: engravers

William Wagner–York’s Renaissance Man

Posted on March 19, 2011 by june lloyd

Marriage Certificate–Engraving by William Waqner Perhaps some of you have marriage certificates that came down through your family similar to the one above. They were created by the multi-talented Yorker, William Wagner (1800-1869). Wagner was a nationally known engraver and … Continue reading →

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Why is Lady Liberty Hanging Out with Two York County Natives?

Posted on December 20, 2007 by june lloyd

The image of Liberty is very familiar to present-day U.S. Mint sculptor and engraver Don Everhart, whose Statue of Liberty design graces the back of the mint’s presidential dollar coins. We also recently learned that Everhart, a York County native, … Continue reading →

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