Miniature Portrait - Officer William Henry Allen
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Miniature portrait of a William Henry Allen (1784-1813). Watercolor on paper. American, early 19th century. Philadelphia label. Condition: Fine original condition. Frame appears original. Frame: H 7-3/8" W 6-1/2". William Henry Allen was born in Providence, Rhode Island, on 21 October 1784. He entered the U.S. Navy as a Midshipman in April 1800. While holding that rank, he served in the armed ship George Washington and the frigate Philadelphia. Allen was promoted to Lieutenant in February 1807 and assigned to the frigate Chesapeake, which was preparing for a Mediterranean Sea deployment. He distinguished himself by firing the only shot his ship was able to get off when she was overwhelmed by HMS Leopard in June 1807. Copy and paste this link for a high-res image: https://www.dropbox.com/s/xl6iia52yl1oj7i/1056704_1.jpg?dl=0
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