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Robinson, John C., fl. 1865 As brigadier general, standing 3/4 length napoleonic pose

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Gilder Lehrman Collection #: GLC05111.02.0667 Author/Creator: Robinson, John C., fl. 1865 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

Graphite inscription on recto "12" "Gen John C Robinson." Imprint on recto "Brady New York." Graphite inscription on verso "Gen John C Robinson 12th Commander GAR" "Genl Robinson" "from 1921 Harry Barker." Photographers imprint on verso: "Brady's National Photographic Portrait Galleries, Broadway & Tenth St. New York & No 352 Pennsylvania Av. Washington D.C."

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