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1861-1877

Sutter, fl. 1861-1877

Photograph

Title: Union Officer leaning against pedestal standing at ease.

Union Officer (as shown by Sabre) leaning against pedestal standing at ease. Background seems to be a backdrop * probably Ordway daguerreotype [Sutter 128 Wisconsin St. Milwaukee, Wis.]

GLC07000.02

1861-1877

Sutter, fl. 1861-1877

Photograph

Title: [Same officer as 7000.02 (again, probably Ordway) against same backdrop]

Close-up (torso and head only) with hat off - possible for mother or sweetheart.

GLC07000.04

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