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Jarvis, J.F., fl. 1892 "Capture of New Orleans"

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Gilder Lehrman Collection #: GLC05135.140 Author/Creator: Jarvis, J.F., fl. 1892 Place Written: s.l. Type: Stereocard Date: 1861 - 1865 ca. Pagination: 1 card Height: 19 cm, Width: 10 cm Order a Copy

[Photograph of painting showing an iron clad attacking a frigate. Sunken steamer in front, left corner.]

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