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H.A. Balch's Star Photograph Gallery Ellison, Arthur S.

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Gilder Lehrman Collection #: GLC03565.23 Author/Creator: H.A. Balch's Star Photograph Gallery Place Written: Memphis, Tennessee Type: Photograph Date: circa 1861-1865 Pagination: carte de visite, 10.1 x 6.0 cm. Order a Copy

Ink inscription on verso: "Arthur S. Ellison, West Union, Adams Co., Ohio." Oval bust portrait in civilian dress. White mount with elaborate gold border around image and Balch's imprint on verso.

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