Background
Sword, James Brade was born on October 11, 1839 in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, United States. Son of John D. and Mary (Parry) Sword.
Sword, James Brade was born on October 11, 1839 in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, United States. Son of John D. and Mary (Parry) Sword.
Bachelor of Arts, Central High School, Philadelphia, 1856.
Gold medal, oil painting, American Art Society, 1903, and gold medal, water color, 1903. Awarded prize, New Orleans Exposition Commissioned by Congress, 1911, to paint portrait of Former Speaker Johann Wolfgang Jones, for House of Representatives President Philadelphia Society Artists, Artists’ Fund Society. Founder and honorary member Art Club Philadelphia Home: Philadelphia, Pennsylvania
Member Artist
Married Matilda Wagner Shuster, February 11, 1869.