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Four people standing on earthworks

The image shows four figures on the ridge of an earthworks fortification, with a covered horse-drawn carriage to the left.

GLC05111.01.1079

Bomproofs and fortifications

The image shows a large fortification with numerous bombroofs. Inscriptions on verso: "Fortifications on the lines" and "Gardner." Numeric notation on verso: "XI-III" and "1097."

GLC05111.01.1080

Cannon destroyed by shells with single soldier

The image shows a single soldier with his musket resting on his right shoulder, in the middle of earthworks, and in front of a destroyed cannon. Inscription on verso: "Gardner." Numeric notations on verso: "XXII" and "1242."

GLC05111.01.1081

River landing

The image shows a river landing with the surrounding hills, a well-worn road leading to the water, and approximately five people standing on the shore. Inscription on verso: "Gardner." Numeric notations on verso: "X" and "709."

GLC05111.01.1082

Fortification with bombproof

The image shows bombproof quarters in the center of a large fortification after the siege of Petersburg, with a single man standing in a suit in front. Inscriptions on verso: "Gardner" and "Fortifications on the lines." Numeric notations on verso:...

GLC05111.01.1083

Fortifications after the siege of Petersburg

The image shows a large fortification after the siege of Petersburg, with one man wearing a suit standing on the left side of the photo. Inscriptions on verso: "Fortifications on the lines. Siege of Petersburg" "ART DEPARTMENT The Century Co. 33...

GLC05111.01.1084

Pontoon bridge spanning river

The image shows a pontoon bridge spanning a river. Numerous wagons line the near bank, and figures stand on the bridge and wade in the water on the left side of the photo. Numeric notation on recto: "745." Inscription on verso: "Gardner." Numeric...

GLC05111.01.1085

Riverview with fields

The image shows woods in the foreground with a river and fields in the distance. Inscription on verso: "Gardner." Numeric notations on verso: "XII" and "23."

GLC05111.01.1086

Fortifications

The image shows a lone figure standing in front of spiked fortifications with vacant fields in the background. Inscription on verso: "Gardner." Numeric notation on verso: "949."

GLC05111.01.1087

Fortifications

The image shows two figures standing on the extreme left of the photo. The camera is looking out of a fortification onto empty fields stretching into the distance. Inscription on verso: "Gardner" and what has later been crossed out: "Bombproof...

GLC05111.01.1088

Confederate fortifications at Gracie's Salient

The image shows extensive fortifications and bombproofs, with fields stretching into the distance. Inscription on verso: "Conf. fortifications at Gracie's Salient" and "Gardner." Numeric notations on verso: "XI-III" and "1061." Written at Gracie's...

GLC05111.01.1089

Bombproof quarters

The image shows bombproof quarters with a foot bridge over a dry stream. Approximately 10 soldiers stand in the distance. Some wood debris litters the ground. Inscriptions on verso: "Bombproof quarters in Fed. Camps" and "Gardner." Numeric notations...

GLC05111.01.1090

One man sitting at the bottom of a hill

The image shows one man sitting at the bottom of a hill with a stick in his hands. He is next to what appears to be wooden fortifications. Inscription on verso: "Gardner." Numeric notation on verso: "1080."

GLC05111.01.1091

City street in ruins

The image shows a city street in ruins. Brick chimneys are the only remainders of buildings that have been bombed and burned. Possibly Richmond, VA. Inscription on verso: "Gardner." Numeric notation on verso: "1009."

GLC05111.01.1092

The crater at Petersburg

The image shows seven men in suits in various positions around a bomb crater, with a white dog in the photo, and a field lined by trees in the distance. Four buildings also sit in the background. Inscription on verso: "Petersburg Va the Crater."

GLC05111.01.1093

Burned building

The photo shows a building that has burned until only the exterior stone walls remain standing. Inscription on verso: "Gardner." Numeric notations on verso: "VIII" "22" and "1161."

GLC05111.01.1094

Rebel lines at Vicksburg

The image shows fortifications on a hill overlooking an extensive valley, with cannons on top of the hill and two buildings in the lower right corner of the photo. Inscriptions on verso: "Rebel lines in rear of Vicksburg" "Collection of Americana...

GLC05111.01.1095

Battlefield possibly Gaines Mill or Cold Harbor

The image shows a debris littered battlefield that could be either Gaines Mill or Cold Harbor. Inscription on verso: "Gardner."

GLC05111.01.1096

Bomb ruins

The image shows the remaining brick chimneys of a burned and bombed building. The ruins are surrounded by trees, grass, and wild flowers. A horse rests in the center of the photo and a man sits on a rubble wall on the right edge. Inscription on verso...

GLC05111.01.1097

House in ruins surrounded by people

The image shows a large house, the roof of which has been destroyed with the three brick chimneys and exterior walls still standing. The house is surrounded by trees, a large grassy yard and a large group of people on horseback and on foot. There are...

GLC05111.01.1098

Soldier's monument

The image shows a large monument to the soldiers: "In Memory of the Patriots Who Fell at Groveton." Inscription on verso: "Gardner." Numeric notations on verso: "IV" and "1193."

GLC05111.01.1099

Bull Run monument

The image shows a soldiers monument on which the plaque states: "In Memory of the Patriots Who Fell at Bull Run." The monument is surrounded by a wood fence, and in the distance cows are grazing. Inscriptions on verso: "Gardner" and "Bull Run...

GLC05111.01.1100

Soldier's monument at Stones River

The image shows two sides of a soldier's monument on which there are inscriptions. One reads: "The veterans of Shiloh have left a deathless heritage of fame on the fields of Stone River." The other inscription is illegible. Two gravestones are...

GLC05111.01.1101

African-American soldiers digging graves

The image shows a large group of African-American soldiers digging graves. One corpse lies on the ground, and an officer oversees the activity on horseback. Numeric notation on image: "724." Inscription on verso: "Gardner." Numeric notations on...

GLC05111.01.1102

Corpses at the Slaughter Pen at Gettysburg

The image shows four corpes lying on the ground. Very little detail of their uniforms is visible. Inscription on verso: "The slaughter pen at Gettysburg." Numeric notations on verso: "72" and "124."

GLC05111.01.1103

Landing dock with steamboats

The image shows a landing dock with one boat tied in the foreground and two others in the background. Also visible are a wooden building, a long bridge with buildings on the far end, and fields in the distance. Inscription on verso: "Gardner."...

GLC05111.01.1104

Steamboats near Bermuda Hundred

The image shows 9 boats on a river, mostly steamboats. One man is lying on the bank in the foreground. Inscription below image: "Bermuda Hundred taken from City Point, Va." Inscription on verso: "Duplicate." Numeric notation struck out on verso:...

GLC05111.01.1105

Shipping yard with railroad

The image shows numerous sailboats and steamboats near a landing pier, with a railroad along the shore in the foreground. Inscription on verso: "Gardner." Numeric notations on verso: "XI-I" and "798."

GLC05111.01.1106

Campscene above a shipping yard

The image shows three men at a tent, with one looking through an eyepiece, surveying the action out of the frame to the left. In the background are numerous sailboats and what appears to be a large steamboat. Inscription on verso: "Gardner." Numeric...

GLC05111.01.1107

C.S.S. Teaser damaged by U.S. gunboat

The image shows the extensive damage to the deck of a Confederate boat. Inscription on verso: "Deck of Confederate blockade runner Teaser showing destruction caused by shell fired by US gunboat [?] " and "Gardner." Numeric noations on verso: "XXV"...

GLC05111.01.1108

Steamboat and dock with sailors on James River

The image shows a steamboat on the river. In the foreground is a group of sailors in a small boat flying a US flag, and 5 more sailors on a dock . Inscription on verso: "U.S. steamer 'Massas'ot', in James river, 1864" and "Collection of Americana...

GLC05111.01.1109

U.S. Mendota

The image shows the U. S. Mendota on the river. Inscription on verso: "U. S. Mendota No label Meserve Collection." Stamp of Frederick H. Meserve Collection of Americana on verso. Numeric notations on verso: "349" and "436." Numeric notation on recto...

GLC05111.01.1110

U.S. Flag Ship Black Hawk

The image shows the U.S. Flag Ship Black Hawk on the river. Inscription on verso: "Credit Paymaster Benton late U.S. Navy." Numeric notations on verso: "3140A" and "Naval #1b." Stamp of the Century Company also on verso.

GLC05111.01.1111

Steamboat near shore

The image shows a steamboat on the river with many people standing on the bow. There are several figures on the bank near the water's edge. Graphite inscription on verso: "Gardner." Numeric notations on verso: "XXV" and "714."

GLC05111.01.1112

The levee at Vicksburg, Mississippi

The image shows three steamboats full of people docked at a levee. Several buildings occupy the foreground. Inscriptions on verso: "The levee at Vicksburg, Miss., Feb., 1864" "Eve Post mag. wanted July 25 3 PM" and "4 in square no rule." Numeric...

GLC05111.01.1113

U.S. Frigate Pensacola off Alexandria, Virginia

Two soldiers sit or lean on a piling in the foreground. Four more men are in a small craft, one of them standing with an oar. A seventh man is seated behind them. The frigate is visible in the distance. Inscription on verso: "U. S. frigate...

GLC05111.01.1114

President Lincoln and McClellan in McClellan's tent

McClellan and Lincoln are seated facing each other at a cluttered table. There is a bed and a table draped with the American flag behind Lincoln, upon which rests his hat. Graphite inscription on verso: "President Lincoln and McClellan in McClellan's...

GLC05111.01.1115

Artillery soldier seated on tree stump

The image shows a soldier wearing the pants of an artillery uniform and seated on a tree stump. The photographer's wagon is visible behind him next to another wagon. Numeric notations on verso: "II-IX" and "1030." Inscription on verso: "Gardner."...

GLC05111.01.1116

Officer in high boots seated

An officer is seated in the center of the image wearing high boots and a hat and holding his gloves and sword. Behind him are two chairs and an open tent. The edge of another tent is visible. Numeric notations on verso: "XXIV" and "807."...

GLC05111.01.1117

Scene at City Point, Virginia

The image shows a railroad station and three trains. The cars of the train in the foreground are marked "U.S. M.R.R." Horses are visible in the midground and two ships are visible in the distance. Graphite inscription on verso: "Scene at City Point...

GLC05111.01.1118

Bridge over small waterway

The image shows a bridge over a small waterway. A house stands on the opposite bank and a man stands on the near bank, holding a shovel. Numeric notations on verso: "IV" and 514." Inscription on verso: "Gardner."

GLC05111.01.1119

Railroad tracks leading to fortifications

The image shows railroad tracks and the beginning of a train leading to fortifications. Numeric notations on verso: "IV" and "544." Inscription on verso: "Gardner."

GLC05111.01.1120

Railroad fork through town

The image shows railroad tracks coming to a fork in a town in the center of the image. A fence runs opposite the tracks in the foreground. There are several cars on either side of the fork. Numeric notations on recto: "IV" and "535." Inscription on...

GLC05111.01.1121

Hillside overlooking City Point, Virginia

The image shows three men in front of two tents on a hillside overlooking City Point, Virginia. Ships' masts are visible in the distance. Inscription on recto: "City Point." Inscription on verso: "Duplicate." Numeric notation on verso: "246."

GLC05111.01.1122

Soldiers relaxing at Pickett Station, Blackburn's ford, Bull Run

The image shows a cluster of soldiers sitting and drinking outside a small tent. Graphite inscription on verso: "Pickett station, Blackburn's ford, Bull Run." Numeric notations on verso: "159" and "116."

GLC05111.01.1123

Soldier observing a farm

A soldier stands by a fence in the foreground looking back at several figures, including women and children, on a farm. Three houses stand behind a horse and wagon just beyond the soldier. Numeric notations on verso: "IV" and "525(?)." Inscription...

GLC05111.01.1124

Office of Sanitary Commission, Gettysburg, Pennsylvania

The image shows a three story brick buliding. Many people are clustered outside the entrance and many boxes are stacked along its side. Inscription on verso: "Gettysburg Office of Sanitary Commission." Additional inscription on verso: "Ordway...

GLC05111.01.1125

Three story building on tree lined street

The image shows a tree lined street with a three story terraced building. A wagon stands in the foreground. Numeric notations on verso: "542" and "IV." Inscription on verso: "Gardner."

GLC05111.01.1126

Brick plantation house in woods

A brick plantation house in the woods with a clapboard addition in the rear. A man stands by the front steps. Part of a tent is visible in the foreground. Inscription on verso: "From Genl Ordway Gardner negatives." Numeric notations on verso: "299"...

GLC05111.01.1127

Five log cabins on the horizon

The image shows five log cabins on the horizon. A man lounges in a field in the center of the image. Numeric notations on verso: "IV" and "648." Inscription on verso: "Gardner." Numeric notation scratched into negative: "648."

GLC05111.01.1128

Camp of A frame tents

The image shows many rows of A frame tents surrounded by a fence of pine boughs with an arched entrance. The trees in the foreground have been cut down. Numeric notations on verso: "131" and "XI." Inscription on verso: "Ordway Gardner Coll."...

GLC05111.01.1129

Federal occupation of outer line Confederate fortications captured by 18th Corps

The image shows men, tents, and horses inside the fortifications, whose sides are lined with cannons. A large wooden platform is in the foreground. Inscription on verso: "Outer line of Conf. Fortifications captured by 18th Corps June 15/64....

GLC05111.01.1130

Men on horseback in front of brick house

The image shows a brick house in the center of the image with a fence running off to the side. Several figures, some on horseback, stand just in front of the house. A man, woman, and child stand in front of a tent in the foreground. Numeric notations...

GLC05111.01.1131

Railroad station in Chattanooga, Tennessee

The image shows several railroad tracks and trains leading up to a large stone building. Many men stand or sit on either side of the foremost track, waiting for the train. Inscription on verso: "Chattanooga, Tenn." Numeric notations on verso: "285"...

GLC05111.01.1132

Camp in Monument Garden, Chattanooga, Tennessee

The image shows many men seated or standing in a clearing in front of log cabins with tent roofs. Inscription on verso: "Camp in Monument Garden, Chattanooga." Numeric notations on verso: "333" and "52."

GLC05111.01.1133

Nature scene with river

The image shows a view looking between the banks of a river that leads into the distance. Inscription on verso: "Gardner." Numeric notations on verso: "XII" and "1211."

GLC05111.01.1134

Line of wagons near camp

The image shows a short line of wagons. A few tents stand next to two buildings on slightly elevated ground. A man stands midground in the center of the image and several buildings are visible in the distance behind him. Inscription on verso:...

GLC05111.01.1135

View from interior of fortifications with ruins in distance

The image shows the interior of fortifications with a cannon in the foreground. The ruins of a brick building stand next to a log building. The ruins of another building are visible in the distance. Inscription on verso: "Gardner." Numeric notations...

GLC05111.01.1136

Man surveying fortications

The image shows the outer edge of fortifications which stretch into the distance. A man sits behind a cannon in the foreground. Inscription on verso: "Gardner." Numeric notations on verso: "47" and "XII."

GLC05111.01.1137

Swiveling cannons in shoreline fortifications

The image shows two different kinds of cannons looking out of shoreline fortifications. The guns are built on wheels and a track so that they can swivel. Inscription on verso: "Gardner." Numeric notations on verso: "1132" and "M-1-132."

GLC05111.01.1138

Railroad battery before Petersburg

The image shows a cannon inside a small railroad, car-like, battery that rides on tracks in the foreground. Two men stand near the cannon with four others nearby. Inscription on verso: "Railroad battery before Petersburg." Additional inscription...

GLC05111.01.1139

Front view of railroad battery

The image shows the front of a railroad battery with five soldiers nearby. Inscription on verso: "Confederate ironclad" "Railroad battery?" and "no label." Numeric notation on verso: "33." Numeric notation on recto: "298."

GLC05111.01.1140

View from Tylers Battery, Fredericksburg

The image shows two cannons behind fortifications. Inscription on verso: "Fredericksburg. View from Tylers Battery" and "Gardner." Numeric notations on verso: "676" and "VI."

GLC05111.01.1141

The thirteen inch mortar "Dictator"

The image shows the mortar on a large wooden platform. Ten soldiers stand or sit around the gun. Four cannon balls are stacked to the side. Inscription on verso: "The thriteen-inch mortar 'Dictator'." Numeric notations on verso: "34" and "199."...

GLC05111.01.1142

Confederate Battery on James River, Virginia above Dutch Gap Canal

The image shows a cannon and a soldier standing in fortifications. (Identical to #1152.) Inscription on verso: "Confederate Battery on James River Va above Dutch Gap Canal." Numeric notations on verso: "46" and "97." Taken along the James River in...

GLC05111.01.1143

Rear view of cannon in fortifications overlooking a waterway

The image shows a cannon inside fortifications overlooking a waterway. Inscription on verso: "Gardner." Numeric notations on verso: "XII" and "53."

GLC05111.01.1144

Fort Pulaski

The image shows a man in civilian clothes surveying a cannon behind fortifications. Inscription on verso: "Ft. Pulaski" and "Gardner." Numeric notations on verso: "XII" "4" "36" "M-5-144" and "M-5-309."

GLC05111.01.1145

Army of the James, cannon overlooking the river

The image looks out from fortifications on the James River, showing the rear of a cannon and a man standing next to it. Inscription on verso: "Army of the James" and "Gardner." Numeric notations on verso: "19" and "XII." Taken along the James River...

GLC05111.01.1146

Rear view of a line of cannons

The image shows the back of a line of cannons with soldiers clustered around each cannon. There is a large pole near the center of the image and officers are lined up on either side of it. Inscription on verso: "Gardner." Numeric notation on verso:...

GLC05111.01.1147

Sling cart for moving heavy cannon

The image shows a soldier leaning against the inside of one of the cart's huge wheels. Inscription on verso: "Sling cart for moving heavy cannon." Numeric notations on verso: "256" and "27." Numeric notation on recto: "256."

GLC05111.01.1148

Admiral Dahlgren and staff on the "Pawnee"

The image shows nine officers on the deck of a ship. Inscription on verso: "Admiral Dahlgreen and staff on the 'Pawnee." Additional inscription on verso: "Meserve Collection." Numeric notation on verso: "113."

GLC05111.01.1149

Side view of cannon in fortifications

GLC05111.01.1150

Swiveling cannon in fortifications overlooking waterway

The image shows a cannon built on a swiveling platform inside fortifications. Two men stand on either side of the cannon, one wears civilian clothes. A waterway is visible in the distance. Inscription on verso: "Gardner." Numeric notations on verso...

GLC05111.01.1151

Army of the James, cannon inside fortifications

The image shows a rear view of a cannon inside fortifications. Inscription on verso: "Army of the James." Additional inscription on verso: "Gardner." Numeric notations on verso: "26" and "XII."

GLC05111.01.1152

Army of the James, soldier behind cannon inside battery

The image shows a cannon and a soldier standing in fortifications. (Identical to #1143.) Inscription on verso: "Army of the James." Additional inscription on verso: "Gardner." Numeric notations on verso: "XII" and "46."

GLC05111.01.1153

Confederate battery on James River above Dutch Gap

The image shows a rear view of a cannon built on a swiveling platform overlooking the James River. A man stands next to the cannon. Inscription on verso: "Conf. battery on James River above Dutch Gap." Additional inscription on verso: "Gardner."...

GLC05111.01.1154

Cannon inside fortifications

The image shows a side view of a cannon inside fortifications. A soldier stands at attention behind the cannon. Inscription on verso: "Gardner." Numeric notations on verso: "1230" and "XXII."

GLC05111.01.1155

Fifteen officers posing with cannon

The image shows fifteen officers posing with a cannon built on a swiveling platform. Most of the men are in profile. Inscription on verso: "Gardner." Numeric notation on verso: "1115."

GLC05111.01.1156

Swiveling cannon with ramrods for loading cannonballs

The image shows the rear of a swiveling cannon inside fortifications. Six ramrods used to load the cannonballs are propped up beside the cannon. Inscription on verso: "Gardner." Numeric notations on verso: "36" and "XII."

GLC05111.01.1157

Cannon in three pieces inside fortifications

The image looks down on a dismantled cannon inside fortifications. The cannon lies in three pieces and there is a stack of cannonballs in the corner. One man stands just inside the fortifications, another just above. Inscription on verso: "Gardner."...

GLC05111.01.1158

Rear view of swiveling cannon inside fortifications

The image shows a rear view of a swiveling cannon inside fortifications. Inscription on verso: "Gardner." Numeric notations on verso: "24" and "XII."

GLC05111.01.1159

Swiveling cannon inside fortifications

The image shows a swiveling cannon inside fortifications. A man in civilian clothes leans against the side of the fortifications. Inscription on verso: "Gardner." Numeric notations on verso: "XII" and "45."

GLC05111.01.1160

Army of the James, swiveling cannon overlooking river

The image shows the rear of a swiveling cannon overlooking the James River. A man stands in the corner of the fortifications. Inscription on verso: "Army of the James." Additional inscription on verso: "Gardner." Numeric notations on verso: "38"...

GLC05111.01.1161

Civilian seated on cannon platform inside fortifications

The image shows a man in civilian clothes seated next to a cannon on a swiveling platform. Inscription on verso: "Gardner." Numeric notation on verso: "XII(?)."

GLC05111.01.1162

Confederate fortification Yorktown, Virginia

The image shows a row of four swiveling cannons inside Confederate fortifications. Four soldiers are visible in the distance. The near cannon is numbered "106" and the first two are labeled "Gen: Magruder Yorktown." Inscription on verso:...

GLC05111.01.1163

White House, former residence of Custis Washington

Inscription on verso: "Houses in Cities, Towns and Country. White House, formerly residence of Custis Washington." Numeric notation on verso: "156(99)."

GLC05111.01.0914

The Capitol Building mourning Lincoln

The Capitol bedecked in mourning for Lincoln's funeral. Hundreds of mourners are seen all around the building, on both the stairs and the balconies of the second floor. Inscription on verso: "Lincoln's Funeral Capitol Wash." Numeric notation on verso...

GLC05111.01.0928

Grand Review, Washington, D.C.

This image shows troops marching in the Grand Review in Washington, D.C. The photo is very dark. Inscription on verso: "Gardner." Numeric notation on verso: "XXVI" and "1271."

GLC05111.01.0971

House of Fair Oaks Battlefield

View of frame house with tent and covered wagon surrounding it. Inscription on verso: "House of Fair Oaks Battlefield." Numeric notation on verso: "68."

GLC05111.01.0880

Ravine at Yorktown, Virginia

A view of the several wooden buildings constructed in the Ravine at Yorktown, Virginia. Inscription on verso: "View of Ravine at Yorktown, Va." Numeric notation on verso: "17."

GLC05111.01.0881

View of a Bombproof Works

Inscription on verso: "View of Bombproof Works." Numeric notation on verso: "13."

GLC05111.01.0882

Lookout Battery on bluff overlooking ocean at Yorktown, Virginia

A view of the batteries facing the ocean at Yorktown. Several ships are seen at sea, and some of the dockyards are visible to the middle right of the image. Inscription on verso: "Water Battery, Yorktown, Va." Numeric notation on verso: "1."

GLC05111.01.0883

Water Battery in gunports overlooking Yorktown

The twin masts of a ship are visible beyond the gun fortifications overlooking Yorktown. Inscription on verso: "Water Battery Yorktown." Numeric notation on verso: "45."

GLC05111.01.0884

Water Battery at Yorktown [stereoview]

A stereoview (perhaps made up to be mounted on cardstock) of the water batteries at Yorktown. Numeric notation on verso: "45." Image identical to #884.

GLC05111.01.0885

View of Dunkard Church, from field where lives were cut short

A view of Dunkard Church at Antietam from across a field. On the field, near the remains of an artillery piece, several bodies and a horse lay in their final resting places. Inscription on verso: "View near Dunker Church Antietam." Numeric notation...

GLC05111.01.0886

A closer view of the field of Antietam

View of the artillery piece shown in #886, with the bodies surrounding it clearly visible. Eight soldiers bodies lay on the camera side of the piece, with two horses visible behind and to the right. Inscription on verso: "Completely Silenced Antietam...

GLC05111.01.0887

View of fallen soldiers at Antietam

A view of five fallen soldiers in front of an artillery piece at Antietam. Numeric notation on verso: "94."

GLC05111.01.0888

The Field at Antietam [stereoview]

Stereoview (perhaps made up to be mounted on cardstock) of the same image shown in #887, with the bodies surrounding it clearly visible. Five soldiers' bodies lay on the camera side of the piece, with two horses visible behind and to the right...

GLC05111.01.0889

Three Union Officers sit outside a tent

Three union officers, one of which is a Major General, and two of which are seated outside a tent in camp. Inscription on verso: "Gardner." Numeric notation on verso: "450."

GLC05111.01.0890

Five Officers in camp

Five officers posed in camp, three of which are seated. Four officers seem to be wearing boots which would denote cavalry or mounted service. Numeric notation on verso: "135."

GLC05111.01.0891