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Perry, Matthew Calbraith (1794-1858) As Commodore, standing 3/4 length portrait

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Gilder Lehrman Collection #: GLC05111.02.1417 Author/Creator: Perry, Matthew Calbraith (1794-1858) Place Written: s.l. Type: Photograph Date: Pagination: 1 carte de visite 10 x 6.1 cm Order a Copy

Subject is wearing epaulettes, white gloves and is holding sword in his left hand. Graphite inscription on verso "Mathew Perry Japan Expedition." Photographers imprint on verso: "Published by E. Anthony 501 Broadway New York. From Photographic Negative in Brady's National Portrait Gallery." The carte is a reprint of an earlier image.

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