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Gardner, Alexander (1821-1882) Two soldiers relaxing in their tent

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Gilder Lehrman Collection #: GLC05111.01.0439 Author/Creator: Gardner, Alexander (1821-1882) Place Written: [s.l.] Type: Photograph Date: Pagination: 1 photograph 9.4 x 10.3 cm Order a Copy

One soldier lies on a cot and looks at the camera. The other soldier appears to be writing at a small table in front of the tent. Good view of the interior of the tent. Inscription on verso: "Gardner." Numeric notation: "792."

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