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Wilkinson, Frederick W., fl. 1861-1863 [Ambrotype photograph of Wilkinson]

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Gilder Lehrman Collection #: GLC03523.13.105 Author/Creator: Wilkinson, Frederick W., fl. 1861-1863 Place Written: s.l. Type: Photograph Date: 1861-1863 Pagination: 1 photograph : b&w ; 9.2 x 8.1 x 2 cm. Order a Copy

Ambrotype photograph of Frederick Wilkinson. The photograph is contained within a small wooden box. The box is lined with a red faux velvet with a floral design. The photograph itself is contained within a gold-colored frame. There are two men in the photograph, one of whom is Frederick Wilkinson. The hinge of the case is held together with cloth tape.

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