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Worden, John L., 1818-1897 In civilian suit, 1/2 length portrait with hands in lap

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Gilder Lehrman Collection #: GLC05111.02.1389 Author/Creator: Worden, John L., 1818-1897 Place Written: s.l. Type: Photograph Date: circa 1861-1865 Pagination: 1 carte de visite Height: 9.6 cm, Width: 6.1 cm Order a Copy

Thin blue border on recto. Image possibly taken while as Navy recruiting officer in New York. Graphite inscription on verso "Lieut. Worden of the 'Monitor'" "15." Photographers imprint on verso: "Charles D. Fredricks & Co., 'Specialite,' 587 Broadway, New York."

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