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    Posted 9 years ago

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    scottvez
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    Samuel F.B. Morse is well known as the inventor of the telegraph and the telegraphic "morse code".

    In his younger days, Morse was a painter of some acclaim. Additionally, he learned the craft of photography from Daguerre and opened his NY studio in 1840 (one of the first in the US). The famous Civil War photographer, Matthew Brady was taught by Morse.

    This particular image is a Sarony produced cdv that probably dates from about the time of his death in 1872 (or soon after).

    Image depicts Morse with medals from various countries. The cdv is identified in pencil on the front and period ink on the back.

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    1. scottvez scottvez, 9 years ago
      Thanks for looking vetraio and vo.

      scott
    2. rniederman rniederman, 9 years ago
      A great image ... one that is on my 'wanted' list.
    3. PostCardCollector PostCardCollector, 9 years ago
      What a magnificent image. Three Cheers!! My dad tried to teach me Morse code which he was proficient in, but I didn't grasp it. I think I was too little at the time.
    4. scottvez scottvez, 9 years ago
      Thanks rob.

      I wanted one for a while too, but I waited on a bargain priced one.

      Morse's contributions to American photography are often overlooked.

      scott
    5. blunderbuss2 blunderbuss2, 9 years ago
      Scot, you just get better! Thanks.
    6. scottvez scottvez, 9 years ago
      Thanks much buss!

      scott
    7. Rick55 Rick55, 9 years ago
      Such a dignified looking gentleman Scott!
    8. scottvez scottvez, 9 years ago
      Thanks for looking and commenting rick!

      scott
    9. scottvez scottvez, 9 years ago
      Thanks cultcha and film.

      scott

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