Jeremiah Dummer (silversmith)
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Jeremiah Dummer (September 14, 1645 – May 24, 1718[1]) was the first American-born silversmith,[2][3] whose works are today highly valued, two items of his having sold in 2004 and 2007 both for $204,000. He was also noted as a portrait painter and as an engraver, who created the first paper currency in Connecticut Colony. His son Jeremiah Jr. was involved with the foundation of Yale University.
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Born | September 14, 1645 |
Died | May 24, 1718 (1718-05-25) (aged 72) |
Occupation(s) | Silversmith, painter, engraver |
Known for | First American-born silversmith |
Children | 8, including Jeremiah and William |
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