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Brady, Mathew B., 1823-1896 [A. H. Rathbun, carte de visite]

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Gilder Lehrman Collection #: GLC00919.24.21 Author/Creator: Brady, Mathew B., 1823-1896 Place Written: Washington, District of Columbia Type: Photograph signed Date: 1861-1877 Pagination: 11.3 x 7.3 cm. Order a Copy

White mount with gold border. Imprint of Brady on recto and verso. Signed in ink on verso by Rathbun. Three quarter length seated portrait in civilian dress.

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