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circa 1861-1865

Cook, I.W., ?

Photograph

Title: As Navy ensign, seated 1/2 length portrait with right elbow on back of chair

Morton wears the shoulder insignia of an ensign, but the sleeve stripes of a staff master. Ink inscription on recto "G. W. Morton--U.S. Navy." Ink inscription on verso "GW Morton U.S. Navy." Photographers imprint on verso: "I. W. Cook, Photographer, Wemouth Landing, Ms. Photographs Additional Copies from the plate from which this picture is taken, can be had if desired." Cancelled blue two-cent tax stamp on verso.

GLC05111.02.1393

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