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Ambrotype of soldier wearing a red Prussian style uniform jacket

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Gilder Lehrman Collection #: GLC05131.15 Author/Creator: Place Written: s.l. Type: Photograph Date: 1861-1862 ca. Pagination: 1 photograph 9.6 x 8.1 cm Order a Copy

Half length, seated portrait. There is a Number "2" on his hat and a medal on his jacket. The entire photo has been painted. CASE: Stamped paper on wood with a geometric design. Top half of the case is missing. Case thickness 1.0 cm.

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