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Brady, Mathew B., 1823-1896 Dimmick, as major, standing 3/4 length portrait Napoleon pose wearing forage hat

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Gilder Lehrman Collection #: GLC05111.02.1176 Author/Creator: Brady, Mathew B., 1823-1896 Place Written: s.l. Type: Photograph Date: circa 1861-1865 Pagination: 1 carte de visite Height: 9.2 cm, Width: 6.1 cm Order a Copy

Red border on recto. Ink inscription on recto "Brady N.Y." "Maj. Dimmick." Graphite inscription on verso "Maj. Dimmick of Mass." Photographers imprint on verso: "Published by E. Anthony, 501 Broadway, N.Y. Manufacturer of Photographic Albums. From Photographic Negative in Brady's National Portrait Gallery. Snyder, Black & Sturn, N.Y."

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