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Maury, William Lewis, 1813-1878 [Naval uniform worn during Perry expedition to Japan].

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Gilder Lehrman Collection #: GLC04720.01 Author/Creator: Maury, William Lewis, 1813-1878 Place Written: s.l. Type: Object Date: circa 1852 Pagination: 1 textile jacket Height: 54.5 cm, Width: 49.5 cm Order a Copy

One navy blue dress uniform jacket with brass buttons and old braid. Possibly blue cotton.

Maury, William L., fl. 1852-1865

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