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Schleier, Theodore M. (photographer), 1832-1908 As brigadier general, seated facing right

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Gilder Lehrman Collection #: GLC05111.02.0280 Author/Creator: Schleier, Theodore M. (photographer), 1832-1908 Place Written: Nashville, Tennessee Type: Photograph Date: 1864/05/24 Pagination: 1 carte de visite Height: 9.9 cm, Width: 6.1 cm Order a Copy

Ink inscription on recto "Brig. Gl. Carter." Graphite inscription on verso "**Book." Ink signature on verso "S.P. Carter B.G. & M.G. of E. Tenn. Knoxville, E. Tenn. May 25. 1864." Photographers imprint on verso: "T.M. Schleier, Photographer, Nashville, Tennessee. Photographs of all sizes, of india ink, oil or water colors. Daguerreotypes and other pictures copied to any size. Landscapes, views, camps, etc. taken at short notice."

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