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Brady, Mathew B., 1823-1896 33rd New York Regimental Band

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Gilder Lehrman Collection #: GLC06889.02 Author/Creator: Brady, Mathew B., 1823-1896 Place Written: s.l. Type: Photograph Date: circa 1861 Pagination: 1 albumen : b&w Height: 33.5 cm, Width: 41.5 cm Order a Copy

This image shows members of the band, arrayed in two rows with their full uniforms. The large drum at left reads "Cornet Band." A note written on the back in ballpoint pen indicates that Pitcher is seated second from right. The image is severely darkened and stained, with insect damage. It bears the "Brady's Incidents of the War" imprint at bottom center. This image accompanies the diary of Henry F. Pitcher, GLC06889.01.

Brady, Mathew B., 1822-1896

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