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Brady, Mathew B., 1823-1896 Men in front of tent

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Gilder Lehrman Collection #: GLC03029.17 Author/Creator: Brady, Mathew B., 1823-1896 Place Written: s.l. Type: Photograph Date: [1861-1865] Pagination: Half stereo Height: 11.3 cm, Width: 14.2 cm Order a Copy

Pencil note "9997" on verso. Shows three white men outside of tent, one standing and wearing a kepi. An African American man (possibly a servant) stands to the right. Image affords a good view of the inside of the tent.

Brady, Mathew B., 1822-1896

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