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Ferreira, Prime Minister of Portugal, portrait bust (LOC)

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  • swanq said:
    en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Francisco_Ferreira_do_Amaral
    "Francisco Joaquim Ferreira do Amaral, GCTE (Lisbon, Santa Catarina, 11 June 1843 – 11 August 1923) was a Portuguese naval commander and politician."
    In office as Prime Minister: 4 February 1908 – 26 December 1908
  • Jon (LOC P&P) said:
    Thanks swanq, we'll add his full name to the catalog record.

H. Reuterdahl, seated (LOC)

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  • swanq said:
    en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Henry_Reuterdahl
    "Henry Reuterdahl (August 12, 1870 – December 21, 1925[citation needed]) was a Swedish-American painter highly acclaimed for his nautical artwork. He had a long relationship with the United States Navy.

    In addition to serving as a Lieutenant Commander in the United States Naval Reserve Force, he was selected by President Theodore Roosevelt to accompany the Great White Fleet voyage in 1907 to document the journey. In addition to his artwork, he was a frequent writer on naval topics, and served as an editor of Jane's Fighting Ships.

    See also:
    www.findagrave.com/memorial/49357474/henry-reuterdahl/photo
  • Jon (LOC P&P) said:
    Thanks swanq, we'll update this catalog record.

Dr. F. Vandeen, portrait bust, photograph by Otto Becker & Ma. (LOC)

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