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Ship yard

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Gilder Lehrman Collection #: GLC05111.02.1323 Author/Creator: Place Written: s.l. Type: Photograph Date: circa 1861-1865 Pagination: 1 carte de visite Height: 10 cm, Width: 6.2 cm Order a Copy

Image shows a large number of sailboats and steam ships in the distance, with covered wagon and a horseback rider in the foreground in front of a ship yard. Graphite inscription on verso "9" "2.50--." Photographers imprint on verso: "Published by E. & H. T. Anthony, 501 Broadway, New York. Manufacturers of the best Photographic Albums."

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