A wood engraver, teacher and writer, Abraham Mason was born in London, England where he served as an apprentice to Robert Branston from 1808 to 1821. Then he established himself as a wood engraver in London and is described as having "achieved great respect in the profession" (Falk 2206). He lectured widely on the subject and then in November, 1829, sailed with his family to America. His wife, whom he married in 1815, was Robinianna Bonner, a niece of Robert Branston.
He was in New York C (showing 500 of 1797 characters). |
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