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Cline, R. H. [Seth Kuman, carte de visite]

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Gilder Lehrman Collection #: GLC00919.24.17 Author/Creator: Cline, R. H. Place Written: Buffalo, New York Type: Photograph signed Date: 1861-1877 Pagination: Height: 11.3 cm, Width: 7.1 cm Order a Copy

White mount. Imprint of Cline on recto, pencil inscription on verso: "Seth Kuman." Three quarter length seated portrait in civilian dress with gold painted buttons and gold ring on little finger.

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