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Hooker, Joseph (1814-1879) As major general, vignette bust view, facing forward [unmounted]

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Gilder Lehrman Collection #: GLC05111.02.0475 Author/Creator: Hooker, Joseph (1814-1879) Place Written: s.l. Type: Photograph Date: Pagination: 1 carte de visite 10.1 x 6.1 cm Order a Copy

Beautiful, deep image. Graphite inscription on recto "Maj Gen Joe Hooker." Graphite inscription on verso "This picture was taken a few days since. I prefer the other Card if the Buttons and stars were altered like this one. Lundy [?]"

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