Stephen Allen Benson

Stephen Allen Benson

Here we present a rare image of Stephen Allen Benson, head-and-shoulders portrait, three-quarters to the right. It was taken in 1851 by Anson, Rufus.

The image shows Second president of Liberia.

We have created this collection of images primarily to serve as an easy to access educational tool. Contact curator@old-picture.com.

Image ID# 5C7DFA24
Ref: loc/Daguerreotypes

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This Photograph Comes from the Collection:

• Daguerreotypes

And is Part of the Following Theme Groups:

• Africa

• Blacks

• Dignitaries and Statesmen of the 1800s