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Sully, Alfred, fl. 1820-1879 In civilian suit, vignette bust portrait

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Gilder Lehrman Collection #: GLC05111.02.0768 Author/Creator: Sully, Alfred, fl. 1820-1879 Place Written: s.l. Type: Photograph Date: circa 1861-1865 Pagination: 1 carte de visite Height: 10.3 cm, Width: 6.3 cm Order a Copy

Graphite inscription on recto "Sully." Ink inscription on recto "Gen'l Sully." Blue crayon inscription on verso "4." Photographers imprint on verso: "Negatives Preserved. S.M. Fassett's New Gallery 114 & 116 South Clark St. Chicago."

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