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Israel, & Co. (photographers), fl. 1860 As Navy captain, standing 3/4 length portrait

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Gilder Lehrman Collection #: GLC05111.02.1394 Author/Creator: Israel, & Co. (photographers), fl. 1860 Place Written: s.l. Type: Photograph Date: circa 1861-1865 Pagination: 1 carte de visite Height: 9.8 cm, Width: 6 cm Order a Copy

Subject is wearing black gloves. His right hand rests on the front of his coat, while his left hand holds his hat. Ink inscription on recto "Capt McGowan." Ink inscription on verso "Capt John McGowan. U.S. Rev Service." Photographers imprint on verso: "Israel & Co. Photographers, 125 Baltimore Street Baltimore."

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