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circa 1861-1865

Vernon, James, ?

Photograph

Title: In civilian suit, vignette bust portrait

Graphite inscription on verso "@ Camp Douglas, Ill" "499." Ink inscription on verso "James Vernon Hospital Steward 4th Mich Cavl." Photographers imprint on verso: "St. Alary & Watson's Photographic Gallery 185 Jefferson Ave., Detroit, Mich. Photographs colored in Water-Colors- Pastel and Oil Painting. Copies can be had by sending the number."

GLC05111.02.1233

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