Gardner, Alexander, 1821-1882 Beach head with sand dunes and earthen fort mounted with cannon in the distance. [1861-1865 ca.]
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Gilder Lehrman Collection #: GLC05111.01.0542 Author/Creator: Gardner, Alexander, 1821-1882 Place Written: s.l. Type: Photograph Date: circa 1861-1865 Pagination: 1 photograph 15.9 x 23.5 cm Order a Copy
Possibly either Fort Fisher, N.C. or Morris Island, S.C. The image shows a beach head with two cannon balls and other debris An earthen fortification is on the right. A cannon is visible on the far right next to the large sand dune. Inscription on verso: "Gardner." Numeric notations on verso: "XXII" and "577."
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