Caleb Lyon

Caleb Lyon

Here we present a dramatic image of Caleb Lyon, head-and shoulders portrait, three-quarters to the left, with beard. It was taken in 1844.

The image shows Independent Congressman from New York, 1853-1855; Governor of Idaho Territory, 1864-1865.

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Image ID# 621A28E6
Ref: loc/Daguerreotypes

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This Photograph Comes from the Collection:

• Daguerreotypes

And is Part of the Following Theme Groups:

• Dignitaries and Statesmen of the 1800s