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Gardner, Alexander, 1821-1882 [Union officers in front of tents]

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Gilder Lehrman Collection #: GLC05111.01.0124 Author/Creator: Gardner, Alexander, 1821-1882 Place Written: s.l. Type: Photograph Date: circa 1861-1865 Pagination: 1 albumen print ; 23.2 x 18.1 cm. Order a Copy

A print of a photograph of six Union officers. The tent to the rear is a "Sibley" tent attached to log base [wintered or garissoned for long-term dwelling] and appears to be attached to an A-frame tent in the front. A brick chimney had been built behind the Sibley quarters and a tin smoke pipe pokes throught the A-frame tent. The group appears to be all officers, and the two men standing on the right wear oiled cloth kepi covers. Inscription on verso: "Gardner XI or (IX) 291."

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