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E. & H.T. Anthony (Firm) Carte de visite of Ulysses S. Grant

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Gilder Lehrman Collection #: GLC05111.02.0410 Author/Creator: E. & H.T. Anthony (Firm) Place Written: New York Type: Photograph Date: 1864/04 ca. Pagination: 1 carte de visite Height: 10 cm, Width: 6.1 cm Order a Copy

As major general, half-length seated with arm resting on table.
Graphite inscription on verso "8." Ink inscription on verso "Ulysses S. Grant. Lieut. Genl. U.S.A." "Washington, April, 1864." Photographers imprint on verso: "Published by E. & H.T. Anthony, 501 Broadway New York from Photographic Negative in Brady's National Portrait Gallery."

Grant, Ulysses S. (Ulysses Simpson), 1822-1885

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