Daguerreotype - Horace Porter., 12/31/1185-01/01/1855

File — Box: 4, Folder: 12

Identifier: 71810

Series-level Scope and Content Note

From the Series:

One series only.

Dates

12/31/1185-01/01/1855

Collection-level Access Restrictions

Most manuscripts collections at the Georgetown University Booth Family Center for Special Collections are open to researchers; however, restrictions may apply to some collections. Collections stored off site require a minimum of three days for retrieval. For use of all manuscripts collections, researchers are advised to contact the Booth Family Center for Special Collections in advance of any visit.

Extent

From the Collection: 13 Linear Feet (11 boxes)

Language of Materials

From the Collection: English

Additional Description

Shelf Location

15/03/03

Container Summary

Daguerreotype of Horace Porter as a cadet, circa 1855, in a fine mother of pearl inlay depicting a tower at West Point. In an acid free folder. This was reproduced in Elsie Porter Mende's "An American Soldier and Diplomat, Horace Porter" (New York, 1927).

Subjects and Associated Physical Materials

PORTER, HORACE - PHOTO (DAGUERREOTYPE) AS WEST POINT CADET (1855?): Photograph

WEST POINT - PHOTO (DAGUERREOTYPE) OF PORTER, HORACE AS CADET (1855?): Photograph