American engineer (1866-1945) who developed the first submarine to operate successfully on the open seas. Vintage glossy 4.25 x 6.5 photo of Lake displayed in its original 6.75 x 10.75 mat, humorously signed on the mat in fountain pen, "Yours sincerely, Simone Lake, Milford Conn., Oct. 15, 1923, Mrs. L— says I did look like this about 23 years ago." In very good to fine condition, with some creasing to the photo. From the Collection of Dr. Lawrence E. Miller.
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