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Carbutt, J., 1832-1905 As lt. col. or major, vignette bust portrait

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Gilder Lehrman Collection #: GLC05111.02.0934 Author/Creator: Carbutt, J., 1832-1905 Place Written: s.l. Type: Photograph Date: circa 1861-1865 Pagination: 1 carte de visite 10.5 x 6..2 cm Order a Copy

Ink inscription on recto "Tom. Morris 'Saw.'" Graphite inscription on verso "Mrs. Beakes compliments of Tom E. Morris" "'Saw.'" Photographers imprint on verso: "J. Carbutt, Photograph Artist, 131 Lake Street, Chicago."

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