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Anthony, Edward, 1819-1888 Carte de visite of Charles Sumner

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Gilder Lehrman Collection #: GLC06391.04 Author/Creator: Anthony, Edward, 1819-1888 Place Written: New York Type: Photograph Date: [n.d.] Pagination: carte de visite, 10.2 x 6.1 cm. White mount with maroon border. Order a Copy

Anthony imprint on verso. Half length standing portrait in civilian dress, facing proper right.

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