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Brady, Mathew B., 1823-1896 As captain, seated 1/2 length portrait holding sword in left arm

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Gilder Lehrman Collection #: GLC05111.02.1119 Author/Creator: Brady, Mathew B., 1823-1896 Place Written: s.l. Type: Photograph Date: circa 1861-1865 Pagination: 1 carte de visite Height: 9.4 cm, Width: 6.2 cm Order a Copy

Thin red border on recto. Ink inscription on recto "Capt. Hays." Graphite inscription on verso "Capt. Hays" "Hays" "Mass." Photographers imprint on verso: "Published by E. Anthony 501 Broadway New York. From Photographic Negative in Brady's National Portrait Gallery."

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