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

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Gilder Lehrman Collection #: GLC05111.02.0422 Author/Creator: E. & H.T. Anthony (Firm) Place Written: s.l. Type: Photograph Date: circa 1861-1865 Pagination: 1 carte de visite Height: 10 cm, Width: 6.2 cm Order a Copy

As lieutenant general, seated, facing left. Shows Grant with short hair and a well trimmed beard. Similar to # 420. Graphite inscription on verso "17" "Grant." Photographers imprint on verso: "Published by E. & H.T. Anthony, 501 Broadway New York. Manufacturers of the best Photographic Albums."

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

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