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1864

Gurney, Jeremiah, 1812-1895

Photograph

Title: Photograph of Ulysses S. Grant

Salted paper print with applied media. Imprint of Gurney, NY. Incorrectly dated on recto "1862" with long note from 1888 on verso dating (also incorrect) the photograph to 1863. Current dating based on Grant's presence in the East and the three stars on his shoulder.

GLC06018.01

circa 1861-1865

Gurney, Jeremiah, 1812-1895

Photograph

Title: Carte de visite of Ulysses S. Grant

As lieutenant general, vignette bust portrait, facing slightly left. Ink inscription on recto "U.S. Grant." Photographers imprint on verso: "Gurney [with crest] Fifth Avenue, Cor. 16th St. N.Y."

GLC05111.02.0420

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