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Mayall, John Jabez Edwin (1810-1901) [Carte de visite of Edward R. Archer]

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Gilder Lehrman Collection #: GLC01896.179 Author/Creator: Mayall, John Jabez Edwin (1810-1901) Place Written: London, England Type: Photograph Date: 1863 circa Pagination: 1 albumen : sepia ; 11 x 7 cm. Order a Copy

Edward R. Archer in Confederate States [Virginia] Volunteer Navy uniform, holding sword and cap. Full length portrait. Albumen print (London: Mayall Photo). Inscribed: on front "C. S. Navy" and on verso "Edward Richard Archer 'Uncle Ned' in Confederate Navy Uniform".

Archer, Edward Richard, 1834-1918

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