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Experimental suspension trusses of boards (Andrew J. Russel)
Summary
Photograph showing two men standing on suspension trusses of boards.
No. 14 (handwritten) and 2515 (stamped) on mount.
Forms part of Civil War photos, military construction and transportation in Northern Virginia and elsewhere / United States Military Railway Department (Library of Congress).
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Date
01/01/1862
Contributors
Russell, Andrew J., photographer
United States. Army. Military Railway Service.
Source
Library of Congress
Copyright info
No known restrictions on publication.
