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Brady, Mathew B. (ca. 1823-1896) Men in front of tent

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Gilder Lehrman Collection #: GLC03029.17 Author/Creator: Brady, Mathew B. (ca. 1823-1896) Place Written: [s.l.] Type: Photograph Date: [1861-1865] Pagination: Half stereo, 11.3 x 14.2 cm. Unmounted. Order a Copy

Pencil note "9997" on verso. Shows three white men outside of tent, one standing and wearing a kepi. An African American man (possibly a servant) stands to the right. Image affords a good view of the inside of the tent.

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Brady, Mathew B., 1823-1896

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