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frederick lea, fred cone lea

Born 1882 Died 1968

Frederick Lea (Fred Cone Lea): A Mariner's Visionary Frederick Lea, born in Iowa in 1882 to Thomas Richard Lea and Georgia Ann Lea (née Cone), was a multifaceted artist whose life intertwined seamlessly with the maritime world. His artistic journey began modestly, influenced by his brother-in-law Clarence F. Lea, a lawyer and prominent figure in California’s legal landscape—a connection that would profoundly shape his perspective on both law and art. Lea's formative years instilled in him a meticulous attention to detail and an appreciation for precision, qualities he carried throughout his…

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frederick lea, fred cone lea

1882 - 1968

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