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

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Gilder Lehrman Collection #: GLC06889.03 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 the band relaxing. Men sit and stand without their full uniforms. Some wear summer hats. Instruments appear to hang from a tree on the left. The large drum reads "Cornet Band." A note written on the back in ballpoint pen by a later owner indicates that Pitcher is "4th man from right, facing picture [camera]. full beard and mustach - TFS." The image is severely darkened and stained, with insect damage. This image accompanies the diary of Henry F. Pitcher, GLC06889.01.

Brady, Mathew B., 1822-1896

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