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Silsbee, Case & Co. Photograph of Francis E. Brownell, in Zouave uniform, standing full length portrait

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Gilder Lehrman Collection #: GLC05111.02.0839 Author/Creator: Silsbee, Case & Co. Place Written: s.l. Type: Photograph Date: circa 1861-1865 Pagination: 1 carte de visite 10.1 x 6.1 cm Order a Copy

Ink inscription on recto "Brownell." Graphite inscription on verso "Francis E. Brownell the avenger of Ellsworth." Photographers imprint on verso: "Silsbee, Case & Co. Photograph Artists, 299 1/2 Washington St. Boston."

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