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Highee, fl. 1863 As Marine lieutenant, standing full-length portrait

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Gilder Lehrman Collection #: GLC05111.02.1397 Author/Creator: Highee, fl. 1863 Place Written: s.l. Type: Photograph Date: 1861/03 Pagination: 1 carte de visite 9.9 x 6 cm Order a Copy

Subject is searing Chasseur hat, and holding his sword with both hands in front of himself. Graphite inscription on verso "Given March 1861" "Lt. Highee U.S.M.C."

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