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View of a bridge leading into a town, possibly Fredericksburg, Virginia

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Gilder Lehrman Collection #: GLC05111.02.1331 Author/Creator: Place Written: s.l. Type: Photograph Date: Pagination: 1 carte de visite 6.1 x 9.9 cm Order a Copy

Image shows a bridge crossing a river into a town set on a hill in the distance. In the foreground are two men dressed in suits, one is wearing a top hat. Graphite inscription on verso "Fredericksburg, Va--I believe" "1.75--" "20." Photographers imprint on verso: "Published by E. & H. T. Anthony, 501 Broadway, New York. Manufacturers of the best Photographic Albums."

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