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Pontoon bridge spanning a river

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Gilder Lehrman Collection #: GLC05111.02.1315 Author/Creator: Place Written: s.l. Type: Photograph Date: circa 1861-1865 Pagination: 1 carte de visite 6.2 x 10 cm Order a Copy

Image shows a long pontoon bridge spanning a river, with one man standing in the foreground under a leafless tree. Graphite inscription on verso "1.50--" "12." Ink inscription on verso "2625." Photographers imprint on verso: "Published by E. & H. T. Anthony, 501 Bradway, New York. Manufacturers of the best Photographic Albums."

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