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Shayer, Scott, fl. 1860 As captain, standing full-length portrait forage hat in right hand

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Gilder Lehrman Collection #: GLC05111.02.1130 Author/Creator: Shayer, Scott, fl. 1860 Place Written: s.l. Type: Photograph Date: circa 1861-1865 Pagination: 1 carte de visite Height: 10.4 cm, Width: 5.9 cm Order a Copy

Imprint on image "Whitehurst." Graphite inscription on verso "Capt. Scott" "W. L. Shayer."

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