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Zook, Samuel K., 1822-1863 As brigadier general, standing 1/2 length portrait with left arm behind back

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Gilder Lehrman Collection #: GLC05111.02.0935 Author/Creator: Zook, Samuel K., 1822-1863 Place Written: s.l. Type: Photograph Date: 1863 Pagination: 1 carte de visite 10.1 x 6.0 cm Order a Copy

Graphite inscription on verso "**Book." Ink inscription on verso "Samuel K. Zook. Brig. Gen. Vols. U.S.A." "by C.D. Fredericks 1863" Photographers imprint on verso: "Published by E. & H. T. Anthony 501 Broadway New York. From Photographic Negative [struck: in Brady's National Portrait Gallery]."

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