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Hamilton, J.B., fl. 1850 Pro-Lincoln political rally in Momence, Ill., group carte de visite

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Gilder Lehrman Collection #: GLC05501 Author/Creator: Hamilton, J.B., fl. 1850 Place Written: Momence, Ill. Type: Photograph Date: 1862 ca. Pagination: Order a Copy

Faded carte showing men and boys gathered at a pro-Lincoln political rally in Momence, Illinois. The front ranks have children with drums. Men in the center and rear are holding poles. Imprint on verso of J.B. Hamilton, Momence, Ill. Tax stamp appears to have been removed from verso.

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