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Chalon, John James - portrait of Queen Boadicea
Miniature portrait of Queen Boadicea by J J Chalon
This miniature portrait is inscribed on the reverse "Boadicea J J Chalon, purchased from the Grego(?) collection 1824". John James Chalon (1778-1854) was the brother of Edward Albert Chalon. 1105
The term "historical detective" may sound a little strange, but is the easiest way to express the intent of this research.
Seeking information to expand historical knowledge and finding, surprisingly often, "conventional wisdom" needs revision
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