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circa 1861-1865

Sterling, James S., fl. 1861-1877

Photograph

Title: As 1st sergeant, seated 3/4 length portrait

Thin red border on recto. Subject has legs crossed and his right arm is resting on back of the chair. Ink inscription on verso "Yours Truly James S. Sterling B Co. 4th Ills. Cav Vol." Photographers imprint on verso: "Oak Gallery, 282 1/2 Main St., Memphis, Tenn J.W.Taft, Artist."

GLC05111.02.1219

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