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McClellan, George Brinton (1826-1885) As major general, standing 3/4 length napoleonic portrait

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Gilder Lehrman Collection #: GLC05111.02.0559 Author/Creator: McClellan, George Brinton (1826-1885) Place Written: s.l. Type: Photograph Date: Pagination: 1 carte de visite 10.5 x 6.1 cm Order a Copy

Imprint on recto "Genl Geo B McClellan. Entered according to Act of Congress in the year 1861, by M.B. Brady, in the Clerk's office of the District Court of the District of Columbia." Ink inscription on verso "23." Photographers imprint on verso: "Published by E. Anthony 501 Broadway New York from Photographic Negative from Brady's National Portarit Gallery."

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