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Philp & Solomons' Metropolitan Gallery In civilian suit, vignette bust portrait

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Gilder Lehrman Collection #: GLC05111.02.1128 Author/Creator: Philp & Solomons' Metropolitan Gallery Place Written: s.l. Type: Photograph Date: circa 1861-1865 Pagination: 1 carte de visite Height: 9.4 cm, Width: 6.1 cm Order a Copy

Ink inscription on recto "2nd Sitting" "A L Hays No 406." Graphite inscription on verso "ARW." Photographers imprint on verso: "Philp & Solomons' Metropolitan Gallery 332 Penna. Avenue, Washington, D.C."

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