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Hancock, Winfield Scott (1824-1886) Carte de visite of Major General W.S. Hancock, bust view facing left, slightly overweight

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Gilder Lehrman Collection #: GLC05111.02.0452 Author/Creator: Hancock, Winfield Scott (1824-1886) Place Written: s.l. Type: Photograph Date: Pagination: 1 vignette Order a Copy

Shows a slightly overweight Hancock with a small goatee. A cape or an overcoat is draped over his left shoulder. Graphite inscription on recto "W.S. Hancock." Imprint on recto "Gurney 17 Union Sq. N.Y." Graphite inscription of photographers imprint on verso "Rockwood, successor."

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