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Stringham, Silas Horton, 1797-1876 As rear admiral, standing full-length portrait with sword on left hip

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Gilder Lehrman Collection #: GLC05111.02.1384 Author/Creator: Stringham, Silas Horton, 1797-1876 Place Written: s.l. Type: Photograph Date: circa 1861-1865 Pagination: 1 carte de visite Height: 10.1 cm, Width: 6.2 cm Order a Copy

Graphite inscription on recto "Comodore Stringham." Graphite inscription on verso "Silas H. Stringham Rear Adm." Photographers imprint on verso: "Published by E. Anthony 501 Broadway, New York. From Photographic Negative in Brady's National Portrait Gallery."

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