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Brady, Mathew B., 1823-1896 As 1st lieutenant, standing full-length portrait holding hat and sword

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Gilder Lehrman Collection #: GLC05111.02.1121 Author/Creator: Brady, Mathew B., 1823-1896 Place Written: s.l. Type: Photograph Date: circa 1861-1865 Pagination: 1 carte de visite 9.1 x 6.2 cm Order a Copy

Ink inscription on recto "Lt. Hedden." Graphite inscription on verso "Lieut. Hidden [sic]" "Hedden" "Mass." 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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