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Gardner, Alexander (1821-1882) Bridge over small waterway

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Gilder Lehrman Collection #: GLC05111.01.1119 Author/Creator: Gardner, Alexander (1821-1882) Place Written: [s.l.] Type: Photograph Date: Pagination: 1 photograph 9.5 x 10.2 cm Order a Copy

The image shows a bridge over a small waterway. A house stands on the opposite bank and a man stands on the near bank, holding a shovel. Numeric notations on verso: "IV" and 514." Inscription on verso: "Gardner."

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