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Washburne, E.B., 1816-1887 Vignette bust portrait of Rep. from Ill.

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Gilder Lehrman Collection #: GLC05111.02.0159 Author/Creator: Washburne, E.B., 1816-1887 Place Written: Chicago, Illinois Type: Photograph Date: 1860's ca. Pagination: 1 carte de visite Height: 10.1 cm, Width: 6.1 cm Order a Copy

Graphite inscription on recto "Fassett" "E.B. Washburne." Ink inscription on recto "Hon" "Ill." Blue crayon inscription on verso "7." Photographers imprint on verso: "S.M. Fassett's New Gallery 114 & 116 South Clark St. Chicago."

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