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McClellan, George Brinton (1826-1885) As major general, seated 1/2 length portrait holding sword

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Gilder Lehrman Collection #: GLC05111.02.0562 Author/Creator: McClellan, George Brinton (1826-1885) Place Written: s.l. Type: Photograph Date: 1862 Pagination: 1 carte de visite 9.6 x 6.2 cm Order a Copy

Mountring trimmed. Imprint on recto "...A.D. 1862 by M.B.Brady in the Clerk's...." Graphite inscription on verso "1862" "Genl McClellan." Photographers imprint on verso: "Published by E. & H.T. Anthony 501 Broadway New York from Photographic Negative in Brady's National Portarit Gallery."

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