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Gift of Paul R. McMahon, Jr., 2006.51.13  © 2009 The Connecticut Historical Society.
Major John J. McMahon
Gift of Paul R. McMahon, Jr., 2006.51.13 © 2009 The Connecticut Historical Society.

Major John J. McMahon

SubjectPortrait of John J. McMahon American, 1875 - 1958
DateJanuary 1919
MediumPhotography; carbon print on paper; in paper folder
DimensionsPrimary Dimensions (image height x width): 5 15/16 x 3 15/16in. (15.1 x 10cm)
Sheet (height x width): 5 15/16 x 3 15/16in. (15.1 x 10cm)
Folder (height x width; unopened): 9 1/8 x 6 1/8in. (23.2 x 15.6cm)
ClassificationsGraphics
Credit LineGift of Paul R. McMahon, Jr.
DescriptionPortrait of John J. McMahon. McMahon is wearing a United States military uniform, complete with hat. There are military pins and patches located on both the collar and the breast pocket of McMahon's uniform. He is also wearing eyeglasses.
Object number2006.51.13
MarkingsOn front of portrait folder, center, is an embossed decorative design.InscribedOn lower right corner of right side of the opened portrait folder, beneath the photo, in black ink "John J McMahon / Major L.M. Corps / U.S.A. / Jan. 1919.".
On verso of portrait folder in lower right corner in white pencil is the accession number.
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