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Scott, Winfield (1786-1866) In dress uniform, seated 3/4 length , holding hat

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Gilder Lehrman Collection #: GLC05111.02.0696 Author/Creator: Scott, Winfield (1786-1866) Place Written: s.l. Type: Photograph Date: Pagination: 1 carte de visite 9.3 x 6.3 cm Order a Copy

Ink inscription on recto "Winfield Scott." Imprint on recto "Entered according to Act of Congress, in the year 1861 by O.G. Mason, in the Clerk's Office...." Ink inscription on verso "The last photograph of General Scott in Uniform O.G.M."

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