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General William Irvine

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Quarter plate daguerreotype of a painting of General William Irvine. The portrait shows General Irvine in his military uniform. General Irvine served as a brigadier general in the Continental Army and represented Pennsylvania in both the Continental Congress (1787–88) and the United States House of Representatives (1793–1795). Hand-coloring on cheeks.

Date Created:
1850
Creator:
McClees & Germon

Publication Information

Creator
McClees & Germon
Contributor
Wisconsin Historical Society
Date Created
1850

Physical Description

Format
Image
Extent
1 photograph
Dimensions
9 x 11 cm

Collection Information

Call Number
PH 4195.41, Box 24
Media Number
Box 24
Classification
Archives

Copyright Information

Copyright Status
NO COPYRIGHT - UNITED STATES
Rights Holder
Wisconsin Historical Society
Unique ID
W0146IZ
Legacy ID
WHi 133389

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