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circa 1861-1865

Plunkett

Photograph

Title: Sergeant Plunkett, standing full-length portrait

Subject has lost both arms. He is standing between an empty chair and a tattered flag. Graphite inscription on verso "He lost both arms carring the flag." Photographers imprint on verso: "J. W. Black. 173 Washington St. Boston."

GLC05111.02.1288

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