^#1642 ^Lot 1700 Abram Duryee

The commander of one of the most famous Zouave regiments, the 5th New York Volunteer Infantry. After the war he was New York City Police Commissioner. Wet plate, albumen 2.5 x 4 carte-de-visite photo. Half-view in uniform taken just after his promotion to brigadier general. 1861 C.D. Fredricks & Co., imprint on the front mount. Backmark: Charles D. Fredricks & Co., New York. In fine condition, with light rippling.