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James River

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Gilder Lehrman Collection #: GLC05111.02.1317 Author/Creator: Place Written: s.l. Type: Photograph Date: 1865 Pagination: 1 carte de visite Height: 6.1 cm, Width: 10 cm Order a Copy

Image shows a river view from a boat near the right bank. Ink inscription on recto "View on the James River, Va. 1865." Graphite inscription on verso "5" "1.25--." Photographers imprint on verso: "Published by E. & H. T. Anthony, 501 Broadway, New York. Manufacturers of the best Photographic Albums."

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