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Brady, Mathew B., 1823-1896 Duc de Chartres, in French military uniform, standing full-length portrait hat in hand

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Gilder Lehrman Collection #: GLC05111.02.0847 Author/Creator: Brady, Mathew B., 1823-1896 Place Written: s.l. Type: Photograph Date: circa 1861-1865 Pagination: 1 carte de visite Height: 10.1 cm, Width: 6.1 cm Order a Copy

Ink inscription on verso "Duc de Chartres US Army." Photographers imprint on verso: "Published by E. Anthony 501 Broadway, New York. From Photographic Negative in Brady's National Portrait Gallery."

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