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circa 1861-1865

J.E., Tilton, & Co., 1851-1878

Photograph

Title: George H. Gordon, in civilian clothes, seated 3/4 length view holding gloves

Graphite inscription on recto "Col Gordon." Graphite inscription on verso "Col. Gordon of Mass." Photographers imprint on verso: "J.E. Tilton & Co. Manufacturers & Importers of Photographic Albums & Cartes de Visite 161 Washn St. Boston."

GLC05111.02.0399

1861

J.E., Tilton, & Co., 1851-1878

Photograph

Title: [Carte de visite portrait of unidentified man]

GLC03395.05

[n.d.]

J.E., Tilton, & Co., 1851-1878

Photograph

Title: Lowell, James Russell.

Tilton imprint on recto. Identified in ink on verso. Vignette half length seated portrait, holding cane. White mount with gold border.

GLC06391.19

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