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Chase, Salmon P. (Salmon Portland), 1808-1873 Carte de visite bust portrait by R.W. Addis, McClees Gallery

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Gilder Lehrman Collection #: GLC05604.03 Author/Creator: Chase, Salmon P. (Salmon Portland), 1808-1873 Place Written: Washington, District of Columbia Type: Photograph signed Date: 1861 ca. Pagination: 1 carte de visite Height: 10 cm, Width: 6 cm Order a Copy

Vignette bust portrait with Chase facing slightly to the right. With signature beneath image. Chase's hair appears to have been retouched with graphite.

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