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Description
John Haley Bellamy Carved Eagle Plaque, 1898-1900. Banner bearing “Long Live Dewey,” celebrating Dewey’s victory in the Battle of Manila Bay (Spanish-American War). Provenance: Descended in the family of John Waterman,
“Discover Portsmouth: Bellamy Eagle Exhibit,” circa 2014. Pictured with two photos in James Craig’s book American Eagle: The Bold Art and Brash Life of John H. Bellamy. 26” long, in the original paint.
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