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Scott, Winfield (1786-1866) As lieutenant general, seated leaning on table 1/2 length portrait

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Gilder Lehrman Collection #: GLC05111.02.0698 Author/Creator: Scott, Winfield (1786-1866) Place Written: s.l. Type: Photograph Date: 1865/11 Pagination: 1 carte de visite 10.3 x 6.4 cm Order a Copy

Imprint on recto "Lieut Gen Winfield Scott. Taken Evacuation Day, November, 1865. Entered according to Act of Congress, in the year 1865, by J Gurney & Son, in the Clerk's Office of the U.S., for the Southern District of New York." "J. Gurney & Son Photo, N.Y." Graphite inscription on verso "Lieut Gen'l Winfield Scott." Photographers imprint on verso: "Photographic Artists J. Gurney & Son, 707 Broadway N.Y." Cancelled blue two-cent tax stamp on verso.

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