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Sykes, George, fl. 1802-1880 As major general, seated 3/4 length protrait, with arms crossed

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Gilder Lehrman Collection #: GLC05111.02.0773 Author/Creator: Sykes, George, fl. 1802-1880 Place Written: s.l. Type: Photograph Date: circa 1861-1865 Pagination: 1 carte de visite 10.1 x 6.2 cm Order a Copy

Graphite isncription on verso "171" "Maj Gen George Sykes." 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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