Haitian President Florvil Hyppolite

Watson, Port-Au-Prince

Frederick Douglass National Historic Site, National Park Service
Washington, DC, United States

President of Haiti from (1889-1896), Florvil Hyppolite, gave this portrait to Mr. Douglass at the World Columbian Exposition. The exposition was held in Chicago, IL from 1892-1893. The French inscription reads: “Sincere regards to F. Douglass from Hyppolite President of Haite.” Mr. Douglass was a co-commissioner appointed by the government of Haiti.

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Title: Haitian President Florvil Hyppolite
Creator: Watson, Port-Au-Prince
Contributor: Frederick Douglass National Historic Site, National Park Service
Original Source: http://www.nps.gov/museum/exhibits/frdo/exb/visionary/FRDO159.html
Source: Frederick Douglass National Historic Site
National Park Service Catalog Number: FRDO 159
Measurements: L 64, W 54.5 cm
Materials: Paper
Date: c 1893

Frederick Douglass National Historic Site, National Park Service

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