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circa 1861-1865

Van Keuren, John A., ?

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Title: Carte de visite, as infantry captain, standing full-length portrait Napoleon pose

Subject's left hand holds his sword, his forage cap rests on a table. Ink inscription on verso "Poughkeepsie, N.Y." "Compliments of John A. Van Keuren Capt. 128th N.Y.V. New Orleans La." Modern ink inscription on verso "27." Photographers imprint on verso: "J. H. Young's Photographic Gallery, 231 Baltimore St., Cor. of Charles."

GLC05111.02.1140

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