IMAGE OF A US CIVIL WAR NAVY OFFICER WITH PRE-WAR SWORD

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CDV is a seated view of a US Navy Master holding an 1850’s knight’s head militia sword with a guard in the shape of a spread winged eagle and a thin chain for a knuckle guard. The subject wears a dark Naval officer’s visor cap with masters insignia, dark double-breasted frock coat with shoulder straps and cuff rank and matching dark trousers. At his waist is a plain black sword belt with two-piece tongue and wreath Navy buckle.

Contrast and clarity are very good.     Mount and paper show only light surface dirt.

Reverse has a photographer’s imprint for J. WHITE… SALEM.  [AD] [PH:L]

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