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Anthony, Edward, 1819-1888 As rear-admiral, standing full-length portrait with hat under right elbow

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Gilder Lehrman Collection #: GLC05111.02.1407 Author/Creator: Anthony, Edward, 1819-1888 Place Written: s.l. Type: Photograph Date: circa 1861-1865 Pagination: 1 carte de visite Height: 10.3 cm, Width: 6.1 cm Order a Copy

Graphite inscription on recto "Com Bell." Graphite inscription on verso "Rear Adm Henry H. Bell." Photographers imprint on verso: "Published by E. Anthony 501 Broadway New York. From Photographic Negative in Brady's National Portrait Gallery."

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