CIVIL WAR CDV- ADMIRAL  DAVID GLASGOW FARRUGUT – ANTHONY/BRADY BACKMARK
Carte de visite; 4" x 2 1/2". Seated view of David Glasgow Farragut. Farrugut was a flag officer of the United States Navy during the American Civil War. He was the first rear admiral, vice admiral, and admiral in the United States Navy. He is remembered for his order at the Battle of Mobile Bay usually paraphrased as "Damn the torpedoes, full speed ahead" in U.S. Navy tradition. Anthony/ Brady backmark. Exhibits some very minor wear, overall Fine with fine tonality, contrast and clarity. cdvcw.424)) $175.00