Antique 1877 Signed JOSEPH WILLIAM TORREY Cabinet Card Photo PHILADELPHIA

Antique, Original, Signed…

Cabinet Card Photo

Joseph William Torrey

PHILADELPHIA, 1877

Inscribed & signed on reverse with message that reads:“Compliments to Mrs. George B. Mickle, and her good husband. Hope to see both very soon in London.

J. W. Torrey

Philadelphia, Nov 22, 1877”

Photographed by Gilbert & Bacon, No 40 N. 8th St., Philadelphia.

Measures 6 1/2” x 4 1/4”.

“Col. Joseph William Torrey, Rajah of Ambong and Marudu, (April 22, 1828 in Bath, Maine; – June 22, 1885 in Boston) was an American merchant, president of the American Trading Company of Borneo and co-founder of the American colony "Ellena" (in present-day Kimanis) together with Thomas Bradley Harris on the island of Borneo. He was known as "Yankee Rajah" and served as a U.S. vice-consul to Siam from 1877-1880.”

CONDITION:

Excellent, antique condition. Some wear from age. See photos for details.

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