Amos Doolittle

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An engraving of George Washington created by Doolittle in 1794
An engraving of George Washington created by Doolittle in 1794

Amos Doolittle (May 8, 1754 – February 2, 1832) was an American engraver and silversmith, known as "The Revere of Connecticut."[1]

A self-taught artist, Doolittle [1] became an expert in copper engraving and specialized in scenes of the Revolutionary war. He was sought out by many early Americans eager to learn the art of engraving, including James Wilson and Ralph Earl. Doolittle was also member of the Governor's Second Company of Guards under Capt. Benedict Arnold. He settled in New Haven, CT and is buried in the Grove Street Cemetery in New Haven.

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  1. ^ [www.grovestreetcemetery.org/Grove_Street_Cemetery_Chronicle_of_Eminent_People.htm]
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