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Black (fl. 1860) As 1st lieutenant, seated 3/4 length portrait with right elbow on table

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Gilder Lehrman Collection #: GLC05111.02.1131 Author/Creator: Black (fl. 1860) Place Written: s.l. Type: Photograph Date: Pagination: 1 carte de visite 9.8 x 6.1 cm Order a Copy

Ink inscription on recto "Lt. Cook." Graphite inscription on verso "Lieut. Cook" "Mass." Photographers imprint on verso: "Photographed by Black, 178 Washington Street, Boston."

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