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Stacy, fl. 1862 Color bearers of a N.Y. zouave regiment [probably, the 5th N.Y. [Duryee's Zouaves]. [1861-1862 ca.]

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Gilder Lehrman Collection #: GLC05111.01.0300 Author/Creator: Stacy, fl. 1862 Place Written: s.l. Type: Photograph Date: 1861-1862 ca. Pagination: 1 photograph Height: 29.9 cm, Width: 24.8 cm Order a Copy

Three of the men hold standard [U.S.] colors. Their uniforms included scarlet pantaloons, blue jackets with red trim, and red sashes with light blue trim. Imprint on verso: "Photograph by Stacy. 691 Broadway, New York."

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