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Thomas, George Henry, 1816-1870 Unidentified major general, seated 3/4 length portrait with left arm on sword

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Gilder Lehrman Collection #: GLC05111.02.0872 Author/Creator: Thomas, George Henry, 1816-1870 Place Written: s.l. Type: Photograph Date: circa 1861-1865 Pagination: 1 carte de visite Height: 10 cm, Width: 6.1 cm Order a Copy

Graphite inscription on recto "19." Graphite inscription on verso "..py" "**Book" "23707" "19" "a" "Inlay." Photographers imprint on verso: "Giers & Co., National Portrait Gallery, And Dealer in Photographic Materials, 42 and 44 Union Street, Nashville, Tenn."

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