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Gibson, Randall Lee, 1832-1892 Tintype standing portrait, wearing regulation CSA frock coat

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Gilder Lehrman Collection #: GLC05253 Author/Creator: Gibson, Randall Lee, 1832-1892 Place Written: s.l. Type: Photograph Date: 1862 ca.?? Pagination: 1 photograph 11.8 x 9.3 cm Order a Copy

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