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Parade of prisoners wearing barrels at Point Lookout.

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Gilder Lehrman Collection #: GLC05111.02.1321 Author/Creator: Place Written: s.l. Type: Photograph Date: circa 1861-1865 Pagination: 1 carte de visite Height: 6.1 cm, Width: 10 cm Order a Copy

Image shows a group of prisoners being guarded by miltary troops. The prisoners are in standing, confined in barrells, with signs affixed to two of the barrells that read, "Vagabond" and "Thief." In the distance is a camp with Sibley tents and a large wooden building. Graphite inscription on verso "#51" "Dress Parade Point Lookout."

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