Norman S. Chamberlain | |
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| Born | 1887 Fennville, Michigan, U.S. |
| Died | 1961 Orange, California, U.S. |
| Occupation | Painter |
Norman S. Chamberlain (1887-1961) was an American painter. Two of his paintings are at the Smithsonian American Art Museum. [1]
Norman S. Chamberlain | |
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| Born | 1887 Fennville, Michigan, U.S. |
| Died | 1961 Orange, California, U.S. |
| Occupation | Painter |
Norman S. Chamberlain (1887-1961) was an American painter. Two of his paintings are at the Smithsonian American Art Museum. [1]
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