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circa 1861-1865

Guay & Co.'s Temple of Art

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Title: In Navy uniform rank obscured, wearing cape and hat, with sword on left hip

Ink inscription on recto "Yours &c. J.W. Kesler U.S.N." Graphite inscription on verso "$2.00." Photographers imprint on verso: "Guay & Co.'s Temple of Art, No. 75 Camp Street, New Orleans."

GLC05111.02.1395

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