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William H. Rau — Sampson's Fleet. U.S. Battleship "Oregon", Forward Deck
William H. Rau

Sampson's Fleet. U.S. Battleship "Oregon", Forward Deck

1898

Rau's naval documentation captures the imposing forward deck of the USS Oregon, Admiral Sampson's flagship, reflecting the era's fascination with America's emerging naval power during the Spanish-American War.

Medium
Albumen print, stereo

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William H. Rau, Sampson's Fleet. U.S. Battleship "Oregon", Forward Deck, 1898

Rau's naval documentation captures the imposing forward deck of the USS Oregon, Admiral Sampson's flagship, reflecting the era's fascination with America's emerging naval power during the Spanish-American War.

Medium
Albumen print, stereo
Year
1898
Seen at
Art Institute of Chicago, Chicago, IL

Related themes

Albumen Print, Ship, Documentary, 19th Century, American, Photograph, Historical, Sepia Tones, Stereoview, Nautical

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