Acc. 2008.315 - Daguerreotype of George Tarry Kennon

Containers:
Box 1, Folder 14
Scope and content:

This daguerreotype is of George Tarry Kennon, Surgeon, United States Navy. Kennon served aboard the USS Constellation between 1813 and 1815, possibly serving during both the War of 1812 and the Second Barbary War. The daguerreotype is small, with the image of Kennon barely visible unless one tilts the daguerrotype at an angle. The outside of the case has some gold accents, and the interior features a beautiful purple velvet lining. There are two small hook and eye latches on the exterior of the case which remain intact. The daguerrotype is held within a 3.75 in. x 3.25 in. black leather case with swirling floral designs. Donated on October 7, 1948 by Clara V. Kennon of Valentine, VA, Kennon's granddaughter by his son Richard. Images are available at https://www.flickr.com/photos/scrc/5765574727/ and https://www.flickr.com/photos/scrc/5765574919/. For preservation reasons, the daguerreotype is in a small box placed behind other folders.

Access and use

Location of collection:
College of William and Mary
Special Collections Research Center
Earl Gregg Swem Library
College of William and Mary
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PO 8795
Williamsburg, VA 23187-8795
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