biography of James MANLY (XVIII)

Birth place: Ireland

Profession: Engraver and miniaturist

Comments: Came to America about 1789 (after residing in London). In March 1790 he was at Philadelphia, advertising a medal of George Washington. By June 1793, after a visit to the West Indies, he had opened a studio in NYC for miniature and profile painting and hair work.

Sources: G&W; Prime, II, 70-71; Gottesman, II, 8.