Perry, Matthew Calbraith, 1794-1858 As Commodore, standing 3/4 length portrait
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Gilder Lehrman Collection #: GLC05111.02.1417 Author/Creator: Perry, Matthew Calbraith, 1794-1858 Place Written: s.l. Type: Photograph Date: circa 1861-1865 Pagination: 1 carte de visite Height: 10 cm, Width: 6.1 cm Order a Copy
Subject is wearing epaulettes, white gloves and is holding sword in his left hand. Graphite inscription on verso "Mathew Perry Japan Expedition." Photographers imprint on verso: "Published by E. Anthony 501 Broadway New York. From Photographic Negative in Brady's National Portrait Gallery." The carte is a reprint of an earlier image.
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