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Ryder, J.F., 1826-1904 In uniform rank obscured, vignette bust portrait

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Gilder Lehrman Collection #: GLC05111.02.1239 Author/Creator: Ryder, J.F., 1826-1904 Place Written: s.l. Type: Photograph Date: circa 1861-1865 Pagination: 1 carte de visite 10.1 x 6.2 Order a Copy

Ink inscription on verso "Charles. W. Heills" "Mayfield, Ohio." Photographers imprint on verso: "J.F. Ryder Photographist 171 Superior St. Corner of Bank Cleveland, O. N.B. Additional copies may be had from this Negative." Cancelled green three-cent tax stamp on verso.

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