Peter Butler, Engraver

(fl. 1753-1782)

Engraver

From A Dictionary of Irish Artists 1913

Was given a premium by the Dublin Society in 1753 and was working in Cork as an engraver in the latter part of the 18th century. He engraved Joseph Connor's Map of the City and Suburbs of Cork in 1774 (31 ½ by 20 in.), and the prize-plate for books for the Revd. Giles Lee's school in 1782. He lived for some time in Water-gate Lane and also in Tuckey Street.

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