Naval officer who served in the Civil War and ascended to the rank of Rear Admiral and Commandant of the Boston Naval Shipyard. Original 2.25 x 4.25 carte-de-visite photo of Picking in full military uniform by an anonymous studio, signed in the lower border in black ink, “H. F. Picking.” In fine condition, with some black ink along lower edge of image. RR Auction COA.
