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

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Gilder Lehrman Collection #: GLC05111.02.0563 Author/Creator: McClellan, George Brinton (1826-1885) Place Written: s.l. Type: Photograph Date: Pagination: 1 carte de visite 10 x 6 cm Order a Copy

Graphite inscription on verso "Gen McClellan." Photographers imprint on verso: "Photographed at Philp & Solomons', Metropolitan Gallery 332 Pennsylvania Avenue, Washington D.C."

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