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Brady, Mathew B., 1823-1896 "Street S[c]ene Alex[andria], Va."

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Gilder Lehrman Collection #: GLC03029.11 Author/Creator: Brady, Mathew B., 1823-1896 Place Written: Alexandria, Virginia Type: Photograph Date: [1861-1865] Pagination: Full stereo Height: 11.5 cm, Width: 16.8 cm Order a Copy

Street scene showing horses, wagons, and several men on or beside the railroad tracks outside of a soap and candle factory.

Brady, Mathew B., 1822-1896

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