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Gurnsey, B.H. Barlow, Frank.

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Gilder Lehrman Collection #: GLC04506.02 Author/Creator: Gurnsey, B.H. Place Written: Sioux City, Iowa Type: Photograph signed Date: [1861-1865] Pagination: carte de visite, : White mount with gold decorative border around image. Height: 10 cm, Width: 6 cm Order a Copy

Gurnsey imprint and ink signature of Barlow on verso. Oval bust portrait in uniform.

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