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McPherson's Woods.

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Gilder Lehrman Collection #: GLC05111.02.1327 Author/Creator: Place Written: s.l. Type: Photograph Date: circa 1861-1865 Pagination: 1 carte de visite Height: 6.3 cm, Width: 9.6 cm Order a Copy

Image shows a pond in the foreground surrounded by a timber fence. In the distance is the tree line edge of a woods. Graphite inscription on verso "McPherson's Woods" "1.00--." Photographers imprint on verso: "Published by E. & H. T. Anthony, 501 Broadway, New York. Manufacturers of the best Photographic Albums."

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