Barry, Sir David (1780-1836)

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Box S1, Item 48

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This silhouette is of Sir David Barry, British Military Surgeon, black image on white background, full body, holding a hat and cane. At the bottom of the picture, "original silhouette cut by Edouart 11th June 1835 from collection of Mrs. Nevill Jackson, London, Eng. David Barry, M.D. (born 1780-died 1836) In 1806 entered the Medical corps in the British Army and continued in the service until his sudden death of rupture of the aorta. Saw much foreign service during the Napoleon Wars. Was knighted in 1832 having previously received the orders of The Tower, the Sword of Portugal, and St. Ann of Russia. From the collection of Eduart silhouettes of Ms. Nevill Jackson, but remounted on new card."

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