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"Champion of the Seas," East Boston

Southworth and Hawes (American, active 1843–62)
about 1854

Medium/Technique Photograph, daguerreotype
Dimensions Plate: 21.7 x 16.7 cm (8 9/16 x 6 9/16 in.)
Credit Line Gift of Richard Parker in memory of Herman Parker
Accession Number1994.122
NOT ON VIEW
CollectionsAmericas, Photography
ClassificationsPhotographs

Marks U. r. plate maker mark: "Christofle"; Spirit of Fact #13.
InscriptionsVerso, in graphite: "Great West Western (?)/Donald McKay/1855."
Verso, inscribed: Great West Western (?)/Donald McKay/1855
ProvenanceRichard Parker, Jaffrey, NH; gift to MFA May 25, 1994.