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Entrance to Gettysburg Cemetery

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Gilder Lehrman Collection #: GLC05111.02.1325 Author/Creator: Place Written: s.l. Type: Photograph Date: circa 1861-1865 Pagination: 1 carte de visite Height: 6.2 cm, Width: 9.9 cm Order a Copy

Image showsa large arch at the entrance to the Gettysburg Naval Cemetery. Bomb damage is evident. Two people are visible, one in front of the arch, the other person is in the distance. Graphite inscription on verso "22" "Entrance to Gettysburg Cemetery (Navl.)" "1.50--." Photographers imprint on verso: "Published by E. & H. T. Anthony, 501 Broadway, New York. Manufacturers of the best Photographic Albums."

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