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Porter seated upright in chair

Modern print of F.H. Meserve's image of Admiral Porter, seated in uniform.

GLC05111.01.0959

Porter seated in chair [Copy #1]

Image identical to #959.

GLC05111.01.0960

Porter seated in chair [Copy #2]

Image identical to #959

GLC05111.01.0961

Porter seated in chair [Copy #3]

Image identical to #959

GLC05111.01.0962

Smokestack from the CSS Virginia II

The image is the smokestack of the destroyed CSS Virginia II. It was photographed after the capture of Richmond by the Union. Numeric notation on recto: "264." Inscription on verso: "Smokestack of the Rebel ram "Virginia." Numeric notations on...

GLC05111.01.0987

C.S.S. Teaser damaged by U.S. gunboat

The image shows the extensive damage to the deck of a Confederate boat. Inscription on verso: "Deck of Confederate blockade runner Teaser showing destruction caused by shell fired by US gunboat [?] " and "Gardner." Numeric noations on verso: "XXV"...

GLC05111.01.1108

Steamboat and dock with sailors on James River

The image shows a steamboat on the river. In the foreground is a group of sailors in a small boat flying a US flag, and 5 more sailors on a dock . Inscription on verso: "U.S. steamer 'Massas'ot', in James river, 1864" and "Collection of Americana...

GLC05111.01.1109

U.S. Mendota

The image shows the U. S. Mendota on the river. Inscription on verso: "U. S. Mendota No label Meserve Collection." Stamp of Frederick H. Meserve Collection of Americana on verso. Numeric notations on verso: "349" and "436." Numeric notation on recto...

GLC05111.01.1110

U.S. Flag Ship Black Hawk

The image shows the U.S. Flag Ship Black Hawk on the river. Inscription on verso: "Credit Paymaster Benton late U.S. Navy." Numeric notations on verso: "3140A" and "Naval #1b." Stamp of the Century Company also on verso.

GLC05111.01.1111

U.S. Frigate Pensacola off Alexandria, Virginia

Two soldiers sit or lean on a piling in the foreground. Four more men are in a small craft, one of them standing with an oar. A seventh man is seated behind them. The frigate is visible in the distance. Inscription on verso: "U. S. frigate...

GLC05111.01.1114

Admiral Dahlgren and staff on the "Pawnee"

The image shows nine officers on the deck of a ship. Inscription on verso: "Admiral Dahlgreen and staff on the 'Pawnee." Additional inscription on verso: "Meserve Collection." Numeric notation on verso: "113."

GLC05111.01.1149

Vignette bust portrait of Gen. Cannon

Graphite inscription on recto "Gen Cannon - U.S.A." Imprint on recto "Johnston Bros. 867 Broadway N.Y." Ink inscription on verso "Hon. G.V. Fox Asst. Secty. of the Navy with regards Ge GB [?] Cannon Col. Ala + ADC"

GLC05111.02.0274

Carte de visite of a full seated view of Lincoln's Secretary of the Navy

Same as 108. CDV mount has purple borders. Photographers imprint on verso: "Published by E. Anthony. 501 Broadway, N.Y. from Photographic Negative in Brady's National Portrait Gallery. Manufacturer of Photographic Albums."

GLC05111.02.0107

Carte de visite of a full seated view of Lincoln's Secretary of the Navy

Same as 107. Graphite inscription on recto "Welles. Secy Navy." Graphite inscription on verso "Gideon Welles, Sec. of the Navy under Abr. Lincoln." Photographers imprint on verso: ""Brady's National Photographic Portrait Galleries Broadway & Tenth...

GLC05111.02.0108

Vignette profile of Lincoln's Secretary of the Navy

Imprint on recto 'Brady & Co. Washington." Graphite inscription on verso "Wella Sect Navy" "Gideon Welles Conn." Photographers imprint on verso: "M.B.Brady & Co. National Photographic Portrait Gallery No. 352 Pennsylvania Av. Washington D.C. & New...

GLC05111.02.0110

Vignette frontal portrait of Lincoln's Secretary of the Navy

GLC05111.02.0109

Full standing portrait of Lincoln's Secretary of the Navy

Graphite inscription on verso "**Book" "Welles Sec. of Navy" "Keefer." Ink inscription on verso "Welles Sec. Navy" "8." Photographers imprint on label on verso: "Earles' Galleries & Looking Glass Ware-Rooms 816 Chestnut St Philadelphia."

GLC05111.02.0111

In Naval uniform rank obscured, seated with right arm on table

Graphite inscription on verso "**Book" "John Lamburt--lost overboard Dec. 7 1867--when 'Shawment's' foremast was carried away--" Photographers imprint on verso: "Whitehurst Gallery, No. 434 Pennsylvania Avenue. Washington, D. C. W. Snell...

GLC05111.02.0961

Unidentified rear admiral, seated 3/4 length portrait with hat in lap

Graphite inscription on verso ".05." Photographers imprint on verso: "Alex. Gardner. Photographer to the Army of the Potomac. Galleries 511 Seventh Street and 332 Pennsylvania Av. Published by Philp & Solomons. Washington, D. C."

GLC05111.02.0968

Newport Naval Academy, front view

Ink inscription on recto "Naval Academy Newport." Photographers imprint on verso: "J. A. Williams. Cartes De Visite Gallery, Touro Street, Newport, R.I."

GLC05111.02.0936

U.S.S. Constitution as school ship in Newport, RI.

Ink inscription on recto "U.S.S. Constitution." Graphite inscription on verso "**Book" "USS Constitution as School ship Newport, RI." Photographers imprint on verso: "J. A. Williams. Cartes De Visite Gallery, Touro Street, Newport, R.I."

GLC05111.02.0937

As boatswain, standing full-length portrait leaning on chair

Graphite inscription on recto "Femandy" Graphite inscription on verso "E. P. Wood. USN." Cancelled green three-cent tax stamp on verso.

GLC05111.02.0938

As petty officer, vignette bust portrait

Graphite inscription on verso "Yours John M. Hawley Springfield Mass." Photographers imprint on verso: "F. Kindler, 144 Thames St. & cor. of Parade, Newport, R.I."

GLC05111.02.0939

As ensign, seated vignette 1/2 length portrait with left arm on table

Graphite inscription on verso "1864." Ink inscription on verso "Your truly. F. K. Maus" Photographers imprint on verso: "J. D. Fowler & Co. Opposite U. S. Naval Academy, Newport, R.I. Negatives preserved one year. Copies can be ordered at any...

GLC05111.02.0940

As naval lieutenant, seated full-length portrait with hands in lap

Ink inscription on verso "Compliments of Chas Prentis New London Conn." Photographers imprint on verso: "J. D. Fowler & Co. Opposite U.S. Naval Academy, Newport, R.I. Negative preserved one year. Copies can be ordered at any time."

GLC05111.02.0941