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Geary, John White, 1819-1873 Carte de visite of Brigadier General John W. Geary,, half-length view

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Gilder Lehrman Collection #: GLC05111.02.0390 Author/Creator: Geary, John White, 1819-1873 Place Written: Harrisburg, Pennsylvania Type: Photograph Date: circa 1861-1865 Pagination: 1 carte de visite Order a Copy

[Two holes punched in the top of the mount affecting image.] Ink inscription on verso "Brig. Genl J.W. Geary." Black ink stamp on verso "#7880." Photographers imprint on verso: "Photographed by Le Rue Lemer, Wyeth's Hall, Harrisburg, Pa. Additional copies from the Plate from which this Photograph is taken can be had at any time. No.............."

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