[United States Naval Academy] Bancroft, George. (1800-1891). Original CDV Photograph. An original carte de visite photograph of the American historian, founder of the United States Naval Academy, senior American diplomat in Europe, and author of the series History of the United States, from the Discovery of the American Continent. Photographed by Rockwood of New York and on the original mount, with the lower edge slightly trimmed, slight crease to the lower edge and a few spots; otherwise in fine condition. 2.5 x 4 inches (6.3 x 10.1 cm).