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Brady, Mathew B., 1823-1896 B.F. Everett, as sergeant, seated 3/4 length portrait with sword in lap

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Gilder Lehrman Collection #: GLC05111.02.1252 Author/Creator: Brady, Mathew B., 1823-1896 Place Written: s.l. Type: Photograph Date: circa 1861-1865 Pagination: 1 carte de visite 10.1 x 6 cm Order a Copy

Subject is wearing forage hat. Ink inscription on recto "Sergt. B.F. Everett." Imprint on recto "Brady New York." Photographers imprint on verso: "Brady's National Photographic Portrait Galleries Broadway & Tenth St. New York & No. 352 Pennsylvania Av. Washington, D.C."

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