This is an original period image from the Library of Congress, the National Archives and other quality sources restored and tinted by the internationally known color artist and author of «Restoring and Tinting Vintage Images», David Richardson. This is an exclusive listing of his work on ebay. Each image is taken from a high resolution negative and then cleaned of blemishes, damage, scratches, and whatever the decades have caused. Then the image is carefully brought back to life by adding color to the black and white image. By using these techniques the hands of time are turned back and for the first time you can see the images in color as they might have been on the day they were taken. You have your choice of size and finish for the photo. Note that the size you choose may require cropping and the finished image may appear slightly different than the one shown. If preferred a white border can be added above/below or left/right to allow all of the original image to print. Unless requested when placing your order, your image may be cropped. If you would like to see how a specific image will look for the size you have chosen, please contact us and indicate the size you are interested in. Matte Finish: E-Surface Photo Paper is by far our most popular photographic paper. As a professional paper, it boasts rich, sharp color that won’t fade or yellow, creating beautiful prints that will last for years to come. Glossy (Metallic) finish: Our Metallic Photo Paper features a unique pearlescent surface. It offers highly saturated colors, ultra-bright backgrounds, and will last a lifetime with typical home storage. Rear Admiral John Dahlgren Standing by a Dahlgren gun on U.S.S. Pawnee Admiral Dahlgren is perhaps best remembered for the gun that bore his name. He is seen here alongside of one of the bottle shaped guns. These guns were so successful that, by the mid 1850Â’s, they were standard armament for Naval vessels. During the Civil War Lincoln personally selected Dahlgren as Commander of the Washington Navy Yard. At the time, he was too junior, by law, to accept the post. Lincoln, however, persuaded Congress to pass a special act to allow him to accept the position. One year later in 1862, he was promoted to Captain and the following year to Rear Admiral. He died in 1870, almost exactly one month before Admiral Farragut.