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W.L. Germon's Atelier As colonel, standing before camp scene backdrop

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Gilder Lehrman Collection #: GLC05111.02.0199 Author/Creator: W.L. Germon's Atelier Place Written: Philadelphia, Pennsylvania Type: Photograph Date: circa 1861-1865 Pagination: 1 carte de visite Height: 10.4 cm, Width: 6.1 cm Order a Copy

Graphite inscription on verso "Col Baker." Photographers imprint on verso: "W.L. Germon's Atelier, 702 Chestnut St Philada."

Baker, Edward D., 1811-1861

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