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Philip & Solomons Cadet, standing full-length portrait with forage hat in hand

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Gilder Lehrman Collection #: GLC05111.02.1247 Author/Creator: Philip & Solomons Place Written: s.l. Type: Photograph Date: circa 1861-1865 Pagination: 1 carte de visite 9.6 x 6.1 cm Order a Copy

Graphite inscription on verso "Blair" "I think Frank Blair's son." Photographers imprint on verso: "Gardner, Photographer, 511 Seventh street and 332 Penna. Avenue. Published by Philp & Solomons, Washington, D.C."

Philip & Solomons

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