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circa 1861-1865

Philp & Solomons' Metropolitan Gallery

Photograph

Title: In civilian suit, vignette bust portrait

Ink inscription on recto "2nd Sitting" "A L Hays No 406." Graphite inscription on verso "ARW." Photographers imprint on verso: "Philp & Solomons' Metropolitan Gallery 332 Penna. Avenue, Washington, D.C."

GLC05111.02.1128

1861-1865

Philp & Solomons' Metropolitan Gallery

Photograph

Title: Vignette bust portrait Charles S. Lovell used as a receipt for photographs

Red ink inscription on recto "5 as 1. Lt Col. C. S. Lovell to pay $5.00." Ink inscription on recto "1 Dz cards paid for & Deld. Apl. 15/64." Photographers imprint on verso: "Philp & Solomons' Metropolitan Gallery 332 Penna Avenue Washington D.C."

GLC05111.02.0689

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