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Gardner, Alexander, 1821-1882 [Photograph of workmen posed outside Government Wheelwright shop]

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Gilder Lehrman Collection #: GLC07365 Author/Creator: Gardner, Alexander, 1821-1882 Place Written: s.l. Type: Photograph Date: 1862 Pagination: 1 photograph : b&w ; 16.6 x 23.2 cm. Order a Copy

Large unmounted photograph showing many workmen standing next to large wheels and wheeled gun carriages.

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