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Gardner, Alexander (1821-1882) Tents under trees with flagpole. [1861-1865 ca.]

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Gilder Lehrman Collection #: GLC05111.01.0535 Author/Creator: Gardner, Alexander (1821-1882) Place Written: [s.l.] Type: Photograph Date: 1861-1865 ca. Pagination: 1 photograph 15.2 x 22.2 cm Order a Copy

The image shows a camp featuring three prominent tents in a line under some tall trees facing a tall flagpole Several other tents are visible in the background. Inscription on verso: "Gardner." Numeric notation on verso: "507" and "VII."

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