About face

Alternate Titles

• Copley's portrait of a Colonial Silversmith

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"About Face: Copley's portrait of a Colonial Silversmith is your passkey to history. Travel back in time and explore the lives of two famous men from 18th-century Boston. Your journey begins with an unfinished portrait of celebrated silversmith and engraver Nathaniel Hurd by John Singleton Copley-the most famous portrait painter in colonial America. Colonial history is brought up to date as you design your own family crest, finish Copley's portrait, serve as an apprentice in a silversmith's studio, or set the scene for an historic tea party. You can also test your knowledge of colonial history and even learn a few facts along the way"--Inside insert.

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