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Col. Wynkoop, 1/2 length seated portrait vignette, [salt print] [cabinet card] [1861-1865 ca.]

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Gilder Lehrman Collection #: GLC05111.01.0647 Author/Creator: Place Written: s.l. Type: Photograph Date: circa 1861-1865 Pagination: 1 photograph 16.5 x 10.8 cm Order a Copy

Wynkoop wears his sword on a strap across his chest, the sword rests under his left arm. He holds his hat with the cavalry insignia on it in his right hand. Inscription on verso: "Col. Wynkoop 9th Pa Cavalry." The image has been painted.

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