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Johnson, Andrew (1808-1875) Seated view of 17th President, facing right

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Gilder Lehrman Collection #: GLC05111.02.0164 Author/Creator: Johnson, Andrew (1808-1875) Place Written: Washington Type: Photograph Date: 1865 ca. Pagination: 1 carte de visite 9.7 x 6.1 cm Order a Copy

Ink inscription on verso "Andrew Johnson President of the United States May 6th 1865." Photographers imprint on verso: "Gardner, Photographer, 511 Seventh street and 332 Penna. Avenue. Published by Philp & Solomons, Washington, D.C."

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