Two CDVs related to the USS Ticonderoga. This was the second ship named after the famous fort in the Revolutionary War. Originally commissioned from 1863-1865, these photographs were likely taken during its first recommission from 1866-1874. During this time, she served with the European Squadron of the U.S. Navy, stopping at ports in the Mediterranean. The uncased CDV was taken in Smyrna, Türkiye, and according to the Naval History and Heritage Command, this would have been between 1866-1869 (NH 45374). While the cased image sailor's name is inscribed on both photos, no record could be found of when he sailed on the Ticonderoga. However, it's probable he sailed during this time since the photographer's mount on his portrait is in Italian, and the ship was photographed docking in Venice during the same three-year span (NH 45373). 

The two photographs are as follows: 

1. Outdoor shot of USS Ticonderoga albumen CDV. Smyrna, Türkiye: Svoboda, 1866-1869. Photographer's imprint to mount verso. Period inscriptions identifying ship's location and one of its sailors. 

2. Half-length studio portrait of Alex B. Baus albumen CDV. The word "TICONDEROGA" can be made out on his sailor's cap. Livorno, Italy: Vittorio Emanuele, 1866-1869. Photographer's imprint to mount verso. Inscription to mount verso identifying subject. Housed in rounded rectangular case with traces of purple velvet on its exterior. 

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