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Rousseau, Lovell Harrison, 1818-1869 Vignette bust portrait

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Gilder Lehrman Collection #: GLC05111.02.0673 Author/Creator: Rousseau, Lovell Harrison, 1818-1869 Place Written: s.l. Type: Photograph Date: circa 1861-1865 Pagination: 1 carte de visite 10.2 x 6.3 cm Order a Copy

Retouched image of Rousseau. Ink inscription on recto "Rousseau." Graphite inscription on verso "Gen Rousseau of Ky." Photographers imprint on verso: "Published by [E Anthony Crest] 501 Broadway N.Y."

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