Taliaferro Preston Shaffner

Taliaferro Preston Shaffner

You are looking at a beautiful picture of Taliaferro Preston Shaffner, full-length portrait, three-quarters to the right, head front, standing, holding a tall hat. On the left is a chair and on the right a small table covered with tablecloth. It was created in 1844.

The picture presents Inventor, associate in the introduction of the telegraph and north Atlantic cable; telegraph company official; author and historian.

We have created this collection of illustrations primarily to serve as a valuable educational tool. Contact curator@old-picture.com.

Image ID# E2E96648
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

• Early Communication Equipment