William Ballard Preston

William Ballard Preston

You are viewing a rare image of William Ballard Preston, half-length portrait, nearly facing front. It was taken in 1844.

The image shows Whig Congressman from Virginia, 1847-1849; Secretary of the Navy, 1849-1850.

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Image ID# 158822F3
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