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Bachelder, John B. [Pencil and ink wash. Catawissa Railroad]

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Gilder Lehrman Collection #: GLC02673.09 Author/Creator: Bachelder, John B. Place Written: s.l. Type: Sketch Date: 18 August 1874 Pagination: 1 art original : pencil and ink wash ; 15 x 23.4 cm. Order a Copy

Railroad bridge in mountainous terrain

Bachelder was an artist, historian, and printmaker fascinated with the Battle of Gettysburg. He was selected by Congress to be the battle's official historian.

Bachelder, John Badger, 1825-1894

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