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McClellan, George Brinton (1826-1885) Vignette bust portrait

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Gilder Lehrman Collection #: GLC05111.02.0566 Author/Creator: McClellan, George Brinton (1826-1885) Place Written: s.l. Type: Photograph Date: Pagination: 1 carte de visite 10.3 x 6.3 cm Order a Copy

Imprint on recto "Maj Gen Geo B McClellan. Entered according to Act of Congress, in the year 1863, in the Clerk's Office of the District Court of the United States for the Eastern District of Pennsylvania, by F. Gutekunst, 704 & 706 Arch Street, Philladelphia." Graphite inscription on verso "48." Photographers imprint on verso: "F. Gutekunst Photographer, 704 & 706 Arch St. Philada."

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