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Town scene

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Gilder Lehrman Collection #: GLC05111.02.1319 Author/Creator: Place Written: s.l. Type: Photograph Date: circa 1861-1865 Pagination: 1 carte de visite 6.3 x 10.3 cm Order a Copy

Image shows a view looking down a dirt road, with wooden buildings on both sides of the street. One man stands at the extreme left hand edge of the photo. Graphite inscription on verso "3" "1.50--." Photographers imprint on verso: "Published by E. & H. T. Anthony, 501 Broadway, New York. Manufacturer's of the best Photographic Albums."

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