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Maus, F. K. (fl. 1864) As ensign, seated vignette 1/2 length portrait with left arm on table

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Gilder Lehrman Collection #: GLC05111.02.0940 Author/Creator: Maus, F. K. (fl. 1864) Place Written: s.l. Type: Photograph Date: 1864 Pagination: 1 carte de visite 10.3 x 6.3 cm Order a Copy

Graphite inscription on verso "1864." Ink inscription on verso "Your truly. F. K. Maus" Photographers imprint on verso: "J. D. Fowler & Co. Opposite U. S. Naval Academy, Newport, R.I. Negatives preserved one year. Copies can be ordered at any time."

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