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Wright, Horatio G., 1820-1899 In uniform rank obscured, vignette bust portrait

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Gilder Lehrman Collection #: GLC05111.02.0815 Author/Creator: Wright, Horatio G., 1820-1899 Place Written: s.l. Type: Photograph Date: circa 1861-1865 Pagination: 1 carte de visite Height: 10.3 cm, Width: 6.2 cm Order a Copy

Graphite inscription on verso "Horatio Gates Wright" "ARW." Ink inscription on verso "4700/0 18800 250 600/1550 00." Photographers imprint on verso: "John Goldin & Co. Photographers Vignette Specialite No. 4 Market Space Pa. Ave. Washington, D.C. Additional Copies from the plate from which this picture is taken can be had if desired."

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