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Brady, Mathew B., 1823-1896 Union Martyrs. [Photographs of Union generals killed during the war (maquette)]

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Gilder Lehrman Collection #: GLC05558 Author/Creator: Brady, Mathew B., 1823-1896 Place Written: s.l. Type: Photograph Date: 1864 ca. Pagination: 1 item (17 photos) Height: 56.5 cm, Width: 43.8 cm Order a Copy

"Union Martyrs." Maquette of 17 trimmed CDVs of Union Generals killed in the Civil War, mounted on board (as a maquette) for reproduction by photographic studio. Attributed to Brady studio by previous owner. Each mounted with a white curling border, and each with the general's name written in ink.

Brady, Mathew B., 1822-1896

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