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circa 1861-1865

Richards, fl. 1860-1865

Photograph

Title: Vignette bust portrait of Randolph B. Marcy

Graphite inscription on recto "RB Marcy." Photographers imprint on verso: "Richards Photographer, 1029 Chestnut St. Adjoining the Academy of Fine Arts Philadelphia."

GLC05111.02.0548

1865 ca.

Richards, fl. 1860-1865

Photograph signed

Title: [Carte de visite of Alfred Sully]

Signed on image and verso as Brig. Gen., bust

GLC02136.27

1860 ca.

Richards, fl. 1860-1865

Photograph

Title: Salt print of Stephen A. Douglas. [1860 ca.]

Half-length portrait by Richards with his label pasted on verso. The image is not dark and there is discoloration from liquid drops, possibly ink or paint, speckled irregularly over the image. Other speckles may be the result of chemical reaction.

GLC05111.01.0286

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