Funeral scene
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Gilder Lehrman Collection #: GLC05111.02.1286 Author/Creator: Place Written: s.l. Type: Photograph Date: 1864/05/12 Pagination: 1 carte de visite Height: 6.2 cm, Width: 10 cm Order a Copy
Image shows 3-4 bodies laid out for burial, with a large group of people surrounding the site. Graphite inscription on verso "May 12, 1864""3.00." Ink inscription on verso "Bodies laid out for burial near Fredericksburgh, Va." "2509." Photographers imprint on verso: "Published by E. & H. T. Anthony 501 Broadway, New York. Manufacturers of the best Photographic Albums."
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