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Stephens, Alexander Hamilton, 1812-1883 In civilian suit, seated 3/4 length portrait with hands in lap

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Gilder Lehrman Collection #: GLC05111.02.0887 Author/Creator: Stephens, Alexander Hamilton, 1812-1883 Place Written: s.l. Type: Photograph Date: circa 1861-1865 Pagination: 1 carte de visite 10.1 x 6.2 cm Order a Copy

Imprint on recto "Entered according to Act of Congress, by M. B. Brady & Co. in the 1865 in the Clerk's Office of the District Court of the Dictrict of Columbia." Graphite inscription on verso "Alex. H. Stephens" "Vice-President, C.S.A." Photographers imprint on verso: "M.B. Brady & Co. National Photographic Portrait Galleries No. 352 Pennsylvania Av. Washington, D.C. & New York."

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