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Reed (private), fl. 1862 As commodore, standing full-length portrait Napoleon pose

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Gilder Lehrman Collection #: GLC05111.02.1422 Author/Creator: Reed (private), fl. 1862 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 has a glove in his left hand, while his hat and sword rest on a pedestal beside him. Graphite inscription on recto "Reed Navy." Graphite inscription on verso "Com Reed." Photographers imprint on verso: "James W. Queen & Co. 924 Chestnut Street Phila."

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