Pywell, William R., fl. 1862-1866 Old Capitol Prison, [1st and A Streets NE,] Washington, D.C. 1865-1866 ca.
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Gilder Lehrman Collection #: GLC05111.01.0284 Author/Creator: Pywell, William R., fl. 1862-1866 Place Written: Washington, District of Columbia Type: Photograph Date: 1865-1866 ca. Pagination: 1 photograph 26 x 22.9 cm Order a Copy
Title taken from text on recto. Negative by William R. Pywell. A view of the prison from the street. Several soldiers stand guard around the prison with bayonets fixed and arms at the right-shoulder shift. Plate "No. 90."
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