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E. & H.T. Anthony (photographers) As brigadier general, seated, facing right

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Gilder Lehrman Collection #: GLC05111.02.0218 Author/Creator: E. & H.T. Anthony (photographers) Place Written: New York Type: Photograph Date: circa 1861-1865 Pagination: 1 carte de visite Height: 10.2 cm, Width: 6.1 cm Order a Copy

Ink inscription on verso "Henry A. Barnum, Brig. Gen. and Bv't Maj. Gen. Vols. U.S.A." Photographers imprint on verso: "Published by E. & H.T. Anthony, 501 Broadway, New York. Manufacturers of the best Photographic Albums."

Barnum, Henry A., 1833-1892

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