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McClellan, George Brinton (1826-1885) As civilian, seated 1/2 length portrait

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Gilder Lehrman Collection #: GLC05111.02.0568 Author/Creator: McClellan, George Brinton (1826-1885) Place Written: s.l. Type: Photograph Date: Pagination: 1 carte de visite 10.4 x 6.2 cm Order a Copy

Graphite inscription on verso "51" "**Book" "Major General George B McClellan." Photographers imprint on verso: "Whitney & Paradise Photographers 585 Broadway New York late of Brady's New York & Washington Galleries."

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