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View of Professor Thaddeus Lowe and staff inflating reconnaissance balloon

Image shows a group of about five men inflating Lowe's reconnaissance balloon, with a large crowd gathered to watch. The balloon itself is about 1/2 inflated. Imprint on recto "Entered according to Act of Congress, in the year 1862, by M. B. Brady...

GLC05111.02.1345

W. B. Cushing, as Navy lieutenant, standing 3/4 length portrait with left hand in pocket

Graphite inscription on verso "W. B. Cushing." Photographers imprint on verso: "Published by E. & H. T. Anthony, 501 Broadway, New York. From Photographic Negative in Brady's National Portrait Gallery."

GLC05111.02.1412

As major general, seated 1/2 length portrait

General Irwin McDowell is seated in the chair with his right hand clutching a gauntlet and his left fist resting on his lap, behind the hilt of his sword. Graphite inscription on recto "McDowell." Graphite inscription on verso "Genl McDowell."...

GLC05111.02.1431

As brigadier general, standing full length portrait with cape and hat in hand

Wearing his cape to obscure his rank, Meigs holds his hat in his right hand and the pommel of his sword in his left. Ink inscription on verso "Montgomery C. Meigs. Brig Genl V.Q.M.C. USA May 15, 1861" "Jan 1864" "Bvt Maj gen USA July 5, 1864....

GLC05111.02.1433

[Abraham Lincoln, carte de visite, three-quarter length standing view]

Three-quarter length, standing view. [O-17].

GLC05136.01