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Brady, Mathew B., 1823-1896 River scene with boats

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Gilder Lehrman Collection #: GLC03029.10 Author/Creator: Brady, Mathew B., 1823-1896 Place Written: s.l. Type: Photograph Date: [1861-1865] Pagination: Full stereo, 12.0 x 17.9 cm. Unmounted. Order a Copy

Negative number 8913 penciled on verso, and also visible on front of image. River scene showing loading of ships, with a small encampment in the middle ground.

Brady, Mathew B., 1822-1896

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