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Mrs. Gilbert B. Seymour
- Description:
- Calling card of Mrs. Gilbert B. Seymour of 191 Park St. The card was printed in faint black ink on heavy white paper. The front of the card has a handwritten note that shows "The only man living at this time who witnessed the burial of Napoleon on the Island of St. Helena." The verso shows the handwritten note, "The oldest man in Detroit - His signature without glasses - Francis Martin, Capt. R. M. [Revenue Marine]. Written by Capt. Martin on June 4, 1900, his 100th birthday anniversary."
- Date Issued:
- 1900-01-01T00:00:00Z
- Data Provider:
- Detroit Historical Society
- Subject Topic:
- Revenue Marine and 1901 Time Capsule
- Subject Name:
- Seymour, Mrs. Gilbert B. and Martin, Francis
- Format:
- Card, Calling
- Rights:
- No Copyright - United States
- URL:
- http://detroithistorical.pastperfectonline.com/archive/D6D6A2A2-4B7E-4AE2-8EE6-993867520269
