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Brady, Mathew B., 1823-1896 John Adolph Dahlgren. as admiral, standing full length portrait next to "Dahlgren" cannon

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Gilder Lehrman Collection #: GLC05111.02.1434 Author/Creator: Brady, Mathew B., 1823-1896 Place Written: s.l. Type: Photograph Date: circa 1861-1865 Pagination: 1 carte de visite 10 x 6 cm Order a Copy

Graphite inscription on recto "John Adolph Dahlgren." Graphite inscription on verso "Dalgreen [sic]." Photographers imprint on verso: "Brady's National Photographic Portrait Galleries No 352 Pennsylvania Av Washington DC & Broadway & Tenth Street New York."

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