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Gardner, Alexander (1821-1882) Gardner's Photographic Sketchbook of the War. 2 Vols.

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Gilder Lehrman Collection #: GLC03547 Author/Creator: Gardner, Alexander (1821-1882) Place Written: [Washington?] Type: Photograph album Date: 1866 Pagination: 2 albums Order a Copy

These albums are in the original format, showing photographs taken while in Brady's studio. Depicts Antietam, Gettysburg, Petersburg, etc.

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