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Guesner, fl. 1864 Ambulance Corral with uncovered ambulances. [1861-1865 ca.]

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Gilder Lehrman Collection #: GLC05111.01.0215 Author/Creator: Guesner, fl. 1864 Place Written: s.l. Type: Photograph Date: circa 1861-1865 Pagination: 1 photograph ; 34.9 x 27.3 cm Order a Copy

The image shows a large number of uncovered ambulances parked behind a fence. A group of barracks-like buildings, perhaps repair shops or garages, are shown in the middle of the image with houses and other buildings in the distance. Pencil inscription on recto: "Ambulance Corral."
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