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Cochrane, John, 1813-1898 As brigadier general, standing, napoleonic pose

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Gilder Lehrman Collection #: GLC05111.02.0291 Author/Creator: Cochrane, John, 1813-1898 Place Written: s.l. Type: Photograph Date: circa 1861-1865 Pagination: 1 carte de visite Height: 8.1 cm, Width: 6 cm Order a Copy

Unusual, home-made mounting on linen [?] board. Graphite inscription on verso "N.Y. John Cochrane."

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