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Weber, Max, 1824-1901 As brigadier general, standing full-length portrait, right hand in sling

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Gilder Lehrman Collection #: GLC05111.02.0823 Author/Creator: Weber, Max, 1824-1901 Place Written: s.l. Type: Photograph Date: 1863 Pagination: 1 carte de visite Height: 10.4 cm, Width: 6.1 cm Order a Copy

Ink inscription on verso "Max Weber. Brig. Gen. Vols. U.S.A." "1863" Photographers imprint on verso: "Julius Brill Photographer, 204 Chatham Square N.Y."

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