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[Seated soldier wearing four button sack with kepi, patriotic matte]
Summary
Photograph shows an unidentified African American soldier, half-length portrait, seated with hands on lap, facing front.
Title from Gladstone collection checklist.
Color applied to soldiers cheeks and coat button.
Gladstone's inventory code and notes: A9.
Case: Rinhart 54.
Purchase; William A. Gladstone; 1995; (DLC/PP-1995:113.222)
Exhibited: "Capitol Visitor Center" at the Library of Congress, Washington, D.C., 2012.
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Date
01/01/1860
Location
Source
Library of Congress
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No known restrictions on publication.
