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J. Gurney & Son, fl. 1860-1874 As admiral, standing 3/4 length portrait with hat in right hand

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Gilder Lehrman Collection #: GLC05111.02.1408 Author/Creator: J. Gurney & Son, fl. 1860-1874 Place Written: s.l. Type: Photograph Date: circa 1861-1865 Pagination: 1 carte de visite 10 x 6.2 cm Order a Copy

Graphite inscription on verso "Presented by Admiral Bailey." Photographers imprint on verso: "J. Gurney & Son, 707 Broadway, N.Y. Photographic Artists."

Bailey, Theodorus, 1758-1828
J. Gurney & Son, fl. 1860-1874

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