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Artist
Julian Vannerson, c. 1827 - 1875
Sitter
Judah Philip Benjamin, 6 Aug 1811 - 6 May 1884
Date
c. 1859
Type
Photograph
Medium
Salted paper print
Dimensions
Image/Sheet: 21.1 x 15.9 cm (8 5/16 x 6 1/4")
Mount: 23.3 x 18 cm (9 3/16 x 7 1/16")
Topic
Personal Attribute\Facial Hair\Beard
Costume\Dress Accessory\Neckwear\Tie\Bowtie
Judah Philip Benjamin: Male
Judah Philip Benjamin: Law and Crime\Lawyer
Judah Philip Benjamin: Politics and Government\Statesman\Confederate statesman
Judah Philip Benjamin: Politics and Government\US Senator\Louisiana
Portrait
Credit Line
National Portrait Gallery, Smithsonian Institution; acquired through the generosity of Elizabeth Ann Hylton