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circa 1861-1877

H.A. Balch's Star Photograph Gallery

Photograph

Title: [Carte de visite Grant, Ulysses S.]

White mount with elaborate gold border around Grant's portrait and Balch's imprint on verso. Oval bust portrait of Grant facing proper left.

GLC03565.01

circa 1861-1865

H.A. Balch's Star Photograph Gallery

Photograph

Title: Ellison, Arthur S.

Ink inscription on verso: "Arthur S. Ellison, West Union, Adams Co., Ohio." Oval bust portrait in civilian dress. White mount with elaborate gold border around image and Balch's imprint on verso.

GLC03565.23

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