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1865

Ulke, Henry, fl. 1864-1865

Photograph

Title: Carte de visite of Grant's head superimposed on woman's body

Grant's beard has been colored blue. Ink inscription on recto "Genl. Grant. Taken in Washington." Graphite inscription on verso "**Book." Photographers imprint on verso: "Henry Ulke, 278 Pennsylvania Avenue, Washington, D.C. 1865."

GLC05111.02.1377

circa 1864

Ulke, Henry, fl. 1864-1865

Photograph

Title: [Lieutenant Colonel George DePeyster Arden]

Vignette bust portrait showing Arden with mustache. Identifying inscription on verso states that Arden commanded the 10th New York Heavy Artillery regiment on 7 September 1864.

GLC05528.02

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