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Jarvis, J.F., fl. 1892 [White House]

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Gilder Lehrman Collection #: GLC04746 Author/Creator: Jarvis, J.F., fl. 1892 Place Written: Washington, District of Columbia Type: Photograph Date: 1881 Pagination: 1 cabinet card Height: 10.8 cm, Width: 16.4 cm Order a Copy

By J.F. Jarvis of Washington. White House as seen from the North Lawn. Inscribed "President's House" on verso.

Garfield, James A. (James Abram), 1831-1881

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