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Gutekunst, Frederick, 1831-1917 Carte de visite of Ulysses S. Grant

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Gilder Lehrman Collection #: GLC05111.02.0429 Author/Creator: Gutekunst, Frederick, 1831-1917 Place Written: s.l. Type: Photograph Date: circa 1861-1865 Pagination: 1 carte de visite Height: 10.1 cm, Width: 6.1 cm Order a Copy

As lieutenant general, standing facing forward with mourning armband (for President Lincoln) on his left arm. Same image as GLC 1320. Imprint on recto "F. Gutekunst, Photog'r." Graphite inscription on verso "U. S. Grant - Lt. General U.S.A. Fair for Sol. & Sailors Home Oct. 30th 1865." Photographers imprint on verso: "F. Gutekunst 704 & 706 Arch, Philadelphia."

Grant, Ulysses S. (Ulysses Simpson), 1822-1885

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