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Fortifications near Yorktown, Va. [split stereocard]

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Gilder Lehrman Collection #: GLC05111.01.1173 Author/Creator: Place Written: Yorktown, Virginia Type: Photograph Date: circa 1861-1865 Pagination: 1 photograph Height: 8.9 cm, Width: 8.9 cm Order a Copy

Image is of a group of fortifications near Yorktown, including one upon which six men and an artillery piece are situated. The photograph is faded with age. Graphite inscription on verso: "Dupe. Fortifications near." Numeric notation on verso: "496." Photographer's imprint on verso: "Published by E & HT Anthony & Co, New York. Negatives by Brady & Co, Washington." Written near Yorktown, Virginia

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