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Group of five Federal officers at table in front of tent, served by black servant [variant]. [1862-1865 ca.]

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Gilder Lehrman Collection #: GLC05111.01.0414 Author/Creator: Place Written: s.l. Type: Photograph Date: 1862-1865 ca. Pagination: 1 photograph Height: 10 cm, Width: 11.2 cm Order a Copy

The men are looking at their plates. The table has been set with white dishes and the servant holds a white pitcher. The tent is in the woods. A second tent is located to the rear and left of the main scene. Inscription on verso: "Genl. Ordway Gardner Coll." Numeric notation: "132 XI" (or IX).

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