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B.L.H. Dabbs, fl. 1861-1876 As captain, standing full-length portrait with left hand on hip

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Gilder Lehrman Collection #: GLC05111.02.1172 Author/Creator: B.L.H. Dabbs, fl. 1861-1876 Place Written: s.l. Type: Photograph Date: circa 1861-1865 Pagination: 1 carte de visite 10 x 6.2 cm Order a Copy

Graphite inscription on verso "**Book" "4387." Ink inscription on verso "Capt. F. P. Confer 1st Pa Cav." Modern ink inscription on verso "0264." Photographers imprint on verso: "B.L.H. Dabbs Photographer 90 & 02 Federal St. Allegheny City, Pa."

B.L.H. Dabbs, fl. 1861-1876

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