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circa 1861-1865

J. Gurney & Son

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Title: As colonel, seated 3/4 length portrait with right hand holding sword

Similar to GLC 5111.01 #0058. Ink inscription on recto "Col. Blair." Graphite inscription on verso "Col. Blair" "**Book." Photographers imprint on verso: "Photographic Artists J. Gurney & Son. 707 Broadway, N.Y."

GLC05111.02.1170

circa 1861-1865

J. Gurney & Son

Photograph

Title: Carte de visite, as major general, seated 1/2 lenght profile portrait

Imprint on recto "J. Gurney & Son Photo N.Y." Graphite inscription on verso "*MOMA 94.616" "Maj Gen John A. Logan" "94.616." Photographers imprint on verso: "Photographic Artists J. Gurney & Son 707 Broadway, N.Y." Cancelled orange two-cent tax stamp on verso.

GLC05111.02.0533

circa 1861-1865

J. Gurney & Son

Photograph

Title: Erasmus D. Keyes, carte de visite, major general, standing 3/4 length portrait with hand resting on table

Imprint on recto "Gurney & So, Photo N.Y." Graphite inscription on verso "Keys" "Maj Gen E.D.Keyes." Photographers imprint on verso: "Photographic Artists J. Gurney & Son 707 Broadway New York."

GLC05111.02.0517