Pioneering American entrepreneur and philanthropist (1795–1869) who lent his support to such venerable institutions as the Peabody Institute in Baltimore and the Peabody Essex Museum in Salem, Massachusetts. Original 2.25 x 4 carte-de-visite full-length portrait of Peabody, by L. Subercaze of Pau, signed in the lower border in black ink, “George Peabody.” In fine condition. RR Auction COA.
