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Gurnsey, B.H. Edwards, J. N.

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Gilder Lehrman Collection #: GLC04506.15 Author/Creator: Gurnsey, B.H. Place Written: Sioux City, Iowa Type: Photograph signed Date: [1861-1865] Pagination: carte de visite, 10.0 x 6.0 cm. White mount with decorative gold border around image. Order a Copy

Verso contains imprint of Gurnsey, ink signature of Edwards ("J. N. Edwards, Salina, Jeff. Co., Penna."), and pencil inscription in another hand ("J. N. Edwards, Age 17, Co. M, 7 Iowa Cavalry"). Oval bust portrait in uniform.

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