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E. & H.T. Anthony (Firm) As brigadier general, standing, wearing black gloves

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Gilder Lehrman Collection #: GLC05111.02.0278 Author/Creator: E. & H.T. Anthony (Firm) Place Written: New York Type: Photograph Date: Pagination: 1 carte de visite 10.4 x 6.2 cm Order a Copy

Graphite inscription on verso "Col. 6th Cavr. 4/20/79." Ink inscription on verso "Eugene A. Carr. Brigadier General Vols. & Major 5th Cavalry U.S.A." Photographers imprint on verso: "Published by E. & H.T. Anthony 501 Broadway New York Manufacturers of the Best Photographic Albums from Photographic Negative by Brady."

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