Brady, Mathew B., 1823-1896 Philip Kearny in officers uniform, full standing views, wearing cape and holding hat and sword
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Gilder Lehrman Collection #: GLC05111.02.0509 Author/Creator: Brady, Mathew B., 1823-1896 Place Written: s.l. Type: Photograph Date: circa 1861-1865 Pagination: 1 carte de visite Height: 9.3 cm, Width: 6.1 cm Order a Copy
Rank insignia obsurred by cape. In officer's uniform. He is also wearing a cape which covers his left shoulder (left arm was amputated during the Mexican War). His left sleeve is pinned to his uniform jacket just above his belt. In his right arm he holds a forage cap with decotarive braiding and his sword. Graphite inscription on recto "Gen. Kearney." Photographers imprint on verso: "Published by E. Anthony 501 Broadway New York from Photographic Negative in Brady's National Portrait Gallery."
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