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c1864 Hon Gideon Welles Secretary of the Navy Engraving Union Navy Civil War
c1864 Hon Gideon Welles Secretary of the Navy Engraving Union Navy Civil War

c1864 Hon Gideon Welles Secretary of the Navy Engraving Union Navy Civil War

$ 25.34

Availability: 12 in stock
  • Type: Print
  • Production Technique: Steel Engraving

    Description

    This is a nice, original steel plate engraving of Honorable Gideon Welles Secretary of the Navy. Gideon Welles was the Secretary of the United States Navy from 1861 to 1869 and a cabinet member during the presidencies of Abraham Lincoln and Andrew Johnson. His development of the Navy into a force that could successfully execute blockades of Southern ports was a key factor in the North's Civil War victory.
    Measures 12" x 10"
    There is some mild discoloration and some wear at edges. Light foxing overall.
    Please review photos and Email me with any question. A great addition to any collection!