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W.L.Germon's Atelier Carte de visite, in military dress uniform, bust view

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Gilder Lehrman Collection #: GLC05111.02.0526 Author/Creator: W.L.Germon's Atelier Place Written: s.l. Type: Photograph Date: circa 1861-1865 Pagination: 1 vignette Order a Copy

Rank insignia obscurred. Ink inscription on verso "William H. Keim. Maj. Genl. Pa. Vols. Mil. and Brigadier Genl. Vols. U.S.A." Photographers imprint on verso: "W.L.Germon's Atelier, 702 Chestnut St., Philada."

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