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Farragut, David Glasgow (1801-1870) As rear-admiral, seated 3/4 length portrait

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Gilder Lehrman Collection #: GLC05111.02.1427 Author/Creator: Farragut, David Glasgow (1801-1870) Place Written: s.l. Type: Photograph Date: Pagination: 1 carte de visite 10 x 5.9 cm Order a Copy

Farragut is wearing dress uniform with epaulettes. His left hand holds his sword, and his hat rests on a table to his left. Imprint on recto "W. Bienmuller, Phot." Graphite inscription on verso "9/02." Ink inscription on verso "D.G. Farragut Admiral U.S. Navy." Photographers imprint on verso: "Photographie W. Bienmuller Mention Honorable Rue Chauvain 3 Nice."

Farragut, David Glasgow, 1801-1870

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