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As colonel, standing before camp scene backdrop

circa 1861-1865

W.L. Germon's Atelier

Graphite inscription on verso "Col Baker." Photographers imprint on verso: "W.L. Germon's Atelier, 702 Chestnut St Philada."

GLC05111.02.0199

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Oval bust portrait of Lincoln's political competitor

1861 ca.

W. L. Germon's Atelier

Springfield lawyer and Whig politican. Commissioned in the army when the war began. Killed at Ball's Bluff. Graphite inscription on verso "27" "Col. E.D. Baker." Photographers imprint on verso: "W.L.Germon's Atelier, No. 702 Chestnut St. Philada."

GLC05111.02.0137

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