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Sumner, Edwin V. (Edwin Vose) 1797-1863 In civilian suit, vignette bust portrait

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Gilder Lehrman Collection #: GLC05111.02.0769 Author/Creator: Sumner, Edwin V. (Edwin Vose) 1797-1863 Place Written: s.l. Type: Photograph Date: circa 1861-1865 Pagination: 1 carte de visite 10.5 x 6.2 cm Order a Copy

Graphite inscription on recto "Edwin Vose Sumner." Imprint on recto "Brady New York." Graphite inscription on verso "Sumner" "Major General Edwin V. Sumner" "Century Vol 2 Page 248, Century Vol 2 Page 597" "Fair Oaks." Photographers imprint on verso: "Brady's National Photographic Portrait Galleries, Broadway & Tenth Street, New York & No. 352 Pennsylvania Av. Washington, D.C."

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