James H. Van Alen
James H. Van Alen
(Reverse Side)

James H. Van Alen

When taken: 1860s

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'James H. Van Alen' is a glass plate collodion negative created by Mathew Brady Studio, active 1844 - 1894 around c. 1860-70. The piece features James Henry Van Alen, 17 Aug 1819 - 22 Jul 1886. It is currently part of the National Portrait Gallery collection.

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Posted at: 3/6/2026

Owner: Smithsonian Institution

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