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Unidentified soldier, seated 3/4 length portrait

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Gilder Lehrman Collection #: GLC05111.02.1290 Author/Creator: Place Written: s.l. Type: Photograph Date: Pagination: 1 carte de visite 10.3 x 6.2 cm Order a Copy

The subject has lost both of his arms. His tie has been colored purple. Graphite inscription on verso "Civil War Soldier, both arms shot off. Rare. 5.00." Ink inscription on verso "MFC." Photographers imprint on verso: "Jones & Brother Photographers, No. 604 Arch Street, Philadelphia."

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