David Bustill Bowser (1820-1900)
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A self-taught Black artist, Bowser, who lived here,
Waymark Code: WM12ECA
Location: Pennsylvania, United States
Date Posted: 05/09/2020
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David Bustill Bowser (1820-1900)- A self-taught Black artist, Bowser, who lived here, began his career as a landscape, sign emblem, and banner painter. He also painted portraits including several of Lincoln and one of abolitionist John Brown.
Marker Name: David Bustill Bowser (1820-1900)
County: Philadelphia
Date Dedicated: 01/01/1991
Marker Type: Roadside
Location: 481 N 4th St., Philadelphia
Category: African American, Artists
Website: Not listed
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