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Brady, Mathew B., 1823-1896 Carte de visite, wearing sack coat, thigh high boots, 7 felt hat, standing full length

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Gilder Lehrman Collection #: GLC05111.02.0523 Author/Creator: Brady, Mathew B., 1823-1896 Place Written: s.l. Type: Photograph Date: circa 1861-1865 Pagination: 1 vignette Order a Copy

Ink inscription on verso "Hugh Judson Kilpatrick Major General Vols. Captain H Comp. 1st Art. and Bv't Maj Gen U.S.A." Photographers imprint on verso: "Published by E. & H.T. Anthony 501 Broadway New York from Photographic Negative in Brady's National Portrait Gallery."

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