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Gardner, Alexander (1821-1882) Seated with left knee crossed over right, long hair and beard

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Gilder Lehrman Collection #: GLC05111.02.1050 Author/Creator: Gardner, Alexander (1821-1882) Place Written: s.l. Type: Photograph Date: Pagination: 1 carte de visite 9.7 x 6.0 cm Order a Copy

Graphite inscription on verso "Alex Gardner himself." Photographers imprint on verso: "Gardner Corner 7th & D Sts. Washington, D.C."

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