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Parker, Ely S., 1828-1895 As civilian, seated 3/4 length portrait, with book in right hand

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Gilder Lehrman Collection #: GLC05111.02.0635 Author/Creator: Parker, Ely S., 1828-1895 Place Written: s.l. Type: Photograph Date: circa 1861-1865 Pagination: 1 carte de visite Height: 10.2 cm, Width: 6.2 cm Order a Copy

Imprint on recto "C.D.Fredricks & Co. N.Y." Graphite inscription on verso "Col. Parker on Grant Staff." Ink inscription on verso "Ely S. Parker Col. A.D.C. and Bv't Brig Gen; 1st Lieut 2nd Cav and Bv't Brig. Gen. USA." Photographers imprint on verso: "C.D.Fredreicks & Co. 587 Broadway New York 108 Calle de la Habana Habana 31 Passage du Havre Paris." Cancelled blue two-cent tax stamp on verso.

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