[William R. King, head-and-shoulders portrait, three-quarters to left, eyes front]

Congressman from North Carolina, 1811-1816; Republican Senator from Alabama, 1819-1844; Democratic Senator, 1848-1852; Vice President of the United States, 1852-1853.Possibly a copy daguerreotype.Scratched on face of plate: 78. Scratched on back of plate: 104; Vice Prest. King.Original served by appointment only.Produced by Mathew Brady's studio.Transfer; U.S. War College; 1920. (DLC/PP-1920:46153).Forms part of: Daguerreotype collection (Library of Congress)