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circa 1861-1865

Prentis, Charles

Photograph

Title: 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

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