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Unidentified Man

Attribution:
Mathew Brady Studio, active 1844 - 1894  Search this
Sitter:
Unidentified Man  Search this
Medium:
Glass plate collodion negative
Dimensions:
Plate: 9.4 × 5.9 × 0.3 cm (3 11/16 × 2 5/16 × 1/8")
Support Plate: 9.6 × 19 × 0.2 cm (3 3/4 × 7 1/2 × 1/16")
Type:
Photographic Negative
Date:
c. 1860-70
Topic:
Interior  Search this
Costume\Dress Accessory\Neckwear\Tie\Necktie  Search this
Unidentified Man: Male  Search this
Portrait  Search this
Credit Line:
National Portrait Gallery, Smithsonian Institution; Frederick Hill Meserve Collection
Object number:
NPG.81.M2971.1
Restrictions & Rights:
CC0
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Data Source:
National Portrait Gallery
GUID:
http://n2t.net/ark:/65665/sm4a6eeeb99-4d31-4031-9ce5-30e2db5e8250
EDAN-URL:
edanmdm:npg_NPG.81.M2971.1
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Speaker's Room in the House of Representatives, U.S. Capitol

Attribution:
Mathew Brady Studio, active 1844 - 1894  Search this
Medium:
Glass plate collodion negative
Dimensions:
Plate: 12.6 × 10.4 × 0.2 cm (4 15/16 × 4 1/8 × 1/16")
Type:
Photographic Negative
Date:
c. 1860-70
Topic:
Interior  Search this
Home Furnishings\Furniture  Search this
Architecture\Column  Search this
Home Furnishings\Mirror  Search this
Architecture\Fireplace  Search this
Home Furnishings\Lighting Devices\Candelabra  Search this
Home Furnishings\Lighting Devices\Light bulb  Search this
Artist's Effects\Frame  Search this
Portrait  Search this
Credit Line:
National Portrait Gallery, Smithsonian Institution; Frederick Hill Meserve Collection
Object number:
NPG.81.M3926
Restrictions & Rights:
CC0
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Data Source:
National Portrait Gallery
GUID:
http://n2t.net/ark:/65665/sm48665b7dc-10c2-4394-ac4f-13f75bb05f01
EDAN-URL:
edanmdm:npg_NPG.81.M3926

Unidentified Interior (Studio?)

Attribution:
Mathew Brady Studio, active 1844 - 1894  Search this
Medium:
Glass plate collodion negative
Dimensions:
Plate: 12.6 × 10 × 0.2 cm (4 15/16 × 3 15/16 × 1/16")
Type:
Photographic Negative
Date:
c. 1860-70
Topic:
Interior  Search this
Home Furnishings\Furniture  Search this
Architecture\Column  Search this
Home Furnishings\Mirror  Search this
Architecture\Fireplace  Search this
Home Furnishings\Lighting Devices\Candelabra  Search this
Home Furnishings\Lighting Devices\Light bulb  Search this
Artist's Effects\Frame  Search this
Portrait  Search this
Credit Line:
National Portrait Gallery, Smithsonian Institution; Frederick Hill Meserve Collection
Object number:
NPG.81.M3927
Restrictions & Rights:
CC0
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Data Source:
National Portrait Gallery
GUID:
http://n2t.net/ark:/65665/sm47ba2f5df-8708-4ef3-a31c-2e93a3956e2b
EDAN-URL:
edanmdm:npg_NPG.81.M3927

Warren County Courthouse

Artist:
Unidentified Artist  Search this
Medium:
Albumen silver print
Dimensions:
Image/Sheet: 8.6 x 5.6 cm (3 3/8 x 2 3/16")
Mount: 9.3 x 6.1 cm (3 11/16 x 2 3/8")
Type:
Photograph
Date:
c. 1863
Topic:
Photographic format\Carte-de-visite  Search this
Portrait  Search this
Credit Line:
National Portrait Gallery, Smithsonian Institution
Object number:
S/NPG.79.246.180
Restrictions & Rights:
CC0
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Data Source:
National Portrait Gallery
GUID:
http://n2t.net/ark:/65665/sm4a3564552-9a1e-4e54-81b9-c5fc063dc094
EDAN-URL:
edanmdm:npg_S_NPG.79.246.180

Tintype album with 80 images

Artist:
Unidentified Artist  Search this
Medium:
Tintype album
Dimensions:
Book open: 9.5 × 8.8 × 2 cm (3 3/4 × 3 7/16 × 13/16")
Book closed: 9.5 × 20 × 2 cm (3 3/4 × 7 7/8 × 13/16")
Type:
Photograph
Date:
c. 1865
Topic:
Book\Album  Search this
Portrait  Search this
Credit Line:
National Portrait Gallery, Smithsonian Institution; gift of Enid Noland Warner
Object number:
S/NPG.97.172
Restrictions & Rights:
CC0
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Data Source:
National Portrait Gallery
GUID:
http://n2t.net/ark:/65665/sm456a6ab15-786e-4800-818d-79a34d3c5762
EDAN-URL:
edanmdm:npg_S_NPG.97.172
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Miniature tintype album with 10 images

Artist:
Unidentified Artist  Search this
Medium:
Tintypes in album
Dimensions:
Book closed: 4.5 × 4.5 × 2.2 cm (1 3/4 × 1 3/4 × 7/8")
Book open: 4.5 × 9.5 × 2 cm (1 3/4 × 3 3/4 × 13/16")
Type:
Photograph
Date:
c. 1865
Topic:
Symbols & Motifs\Star  Search this
Book\Album  Search this
Portrait  Search this
Credit Line:
National Portrait Gallery, Smithsonian Institution; gift of Enid Noland Warner
Object number:
S/NPG.97.173
Restrictions & Rights:
CC0
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National Portrait Gallery Collection
Data Source:
National Portrait Gallery
GUID:
http://n2t.net/ark:/65665/sm4f164bea1-1300-411f-962e-fe6821390c4b
EDAN-URL:
edanmdm:npg_S_NPG.97.173
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Home of Henry W. M. and Sarah M. Meade at 138 West 25th St., New York City

Artist:
Meade Brothers Studio, active c. 1840 - c. 1869  Search this
Associated Person:
Henry William Mathew Meade, 1822 - 27 Jan 1865  Search this
Sarah A. Meserole Meade, 6 Mar 1831 - 3 Mar 1904  Search this
Medium:
Half-plate daguerreotype
Dimensions:
Image/Sight: 12.1 × 8.9 cm (4 3/4 × 3 1/2")
Mat (brass): 13.7 × 10.5 cm (5 3/8 × 4 1/8")
Case open: 15.2 × 24.6 × 1.2 cm (6 × 9 11/16 × 1/2")
Case closed: 15.1 × 12.3 × 2 cm (5 15/16 × 4 13/16 × 13/16")
Type:
Photograph
Date:
c. 1855-56
Topic:
Nature & Environment\Plant\Tree  Search this
Architecture\Window  Search this
Architecture\Building  Search this
Exterior\Cityscape  Search this
Architecture\Fence  Search this
Cased object  Search this
Credit Line:
National Portrait Gallery, Smithsonian Institution; gift of Mr. and Mrs. Dudley Emerson Lyons
Object number:
AD/NPG.85.2
Restrictions & Rights:
CC0
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Data Source:
National Portrait Gallery
GUID:
http://n2t.net/ark:/65665/sm444582507-d16d-40e3-8e66-42badb83255b
EDAN-URL:
edanmdm:npg_AD_NPG.85.2
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Pictures of the War, 200 Pounder Breaching Battery Against Sumter, Battery Meade

Artist:
Mathew Brady Studio, active 1844 - 1894  Search this
Medium:
Lantern slide
Dimensions:
Image/Sight: 6.9 × 7.4 cm (2 11/16 × 2 15/16")
Plate: 8.3 × 10.2 × 0.3 cm (3 1/4 × 4 × 1/8")
Type:
Photograph
Place:
United States\South Carolina\Charleston\Charleston
Date:
1860-65
Topic:
Costume\Headgear\Hat  Search this
Exterior  Search this
Weapon  Search this
Weapon\Gun\Rifle  Search this
Personal Attribute\Facial Hair\Mustache  Search this
Personal Attribute\Facial Hair\Beard  Search this
Lantern slide  Search this
Container\Barrel  Search this
Credit Line:
National Portrait Gallery, Smithsonian Institution; gift of Claire Kaland
Object number:
AD/NPG.95.2.12
Restrictions & Rights:
CC0
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National Portrait Gallery Collection
Data Source:
National Portrait Gallery
GUID:
http://n2t.net/ark:/65665/sm4d39f22ab-f960-4d3d-a8c2-40f2c965d28a
EDAN-URL:
edanmdm:npg_AD_NPG.95.2.12

Battery Strong -- 1 300 Pound Parrott Rifle

Artist:
Mathew Brady Studio, active 1844 - 1894  Search this
Medium:
Lantern slide
Dimensions:
Image/Sight: 6.9 × 7.4 cm (2 11/16 × 2 15/16")
Plate: 8.3 × 10.2 × 0.3 cm (3 1/4 × 4 × 1/8")
Type:
Photograph
Date:
1860-65
Topic:
Exterior  Search this
Weapon  Search this
Weapon\Gun\Rifle  Search this
Container\Box  Search this
Lantern slide  Search this
Credit Line:
National Portrait Gallery, Smithsonian Institution; gift of Claire Kaland
Object number:
AD/NPG.95.2.13
Restrictions & Rights:
CC0
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National Portrait Gallery Collection
Data Source:
National Portrait Gallery
GUID:
http://n2t.net/ark:/65665/sm4c145634d-b6f0-43ee-9b7e-c082ac096971
EDAN-URL:
edanmdm:npg_AD_NPG.95.2.13

Fair Oaks Station Near Farm Houses

Artist:
Mathew Brady Studio, active 1844 - 1894  Search this
Medium:
Lantern slide
Dimensions:
Image/Sight: 7.1 × 7.5 cm (2 13/16 × 2 15/16")
Plate: 8.1 × 10.3 × 0.3 cm (3 3/16 × 4 1/16 × 1/8")
Type:
Photograph
Date:
1860-65
Topic:
Costume\Headgear\Hat  Search this
Exterior  Search this
Weapon  Search this
Weapon\Gun\Rifle  Search this
Weapon\Gun\Rifle  Search this
Nature & Environment\Plant\Tree  Search this
Personal Attribute\Facial Hair\Mustache  Search this
Personal Attribute\Facial Hair\Beard  Search this
Architecture\Building  Search this
Weapon\Cannon  Search this
Lantern slide  Search this
Costume\Dress Accessory\Belt  Search this
Credit Line:
National Portrait Gallery, Smithsonian Institution; gift of Claire Kaland
Object number:
AD/NPG.95.2.16
Restrictions & Rights:
CC0
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Data Source:
National Portrait Gallery
GUID:
http://n2t.net/ark:/65665/sm46bbd0141-9ccc-47f2-ab80-68020be09077
EDAN-URL:
edanmdm:npg_AD_NPG.95.2.16

Dutch Gap Canal 4

Artist:
Mathew Brady Studio, active 1844 - 1894  Search this
Medium:
Lantern slide
Dimensions:
Image/Sight: 7 × 7.6 cm (2 3/4 × 3")
Plate: 8.1 × 10.2 × 0.3 cm (3 3/16 × 4 × 1/8")
Type:
Photograph
Place:
United States\District of Columbia\Washington
Date:
1860-65
Topic:
Costume\Headgear\Hat  Search this
Exterior  Search this
Nature & Environment\Water  Search this
Nature & Environment\Plant\Tree  Search this
Nature & Environment\Rock  Search this
Lantern slide  Search this
Credit Line:
National Portrait Gallery, Smithsonian Institution; gift of Claire Kaland
Object number:
AD/NPG.95.2.17
Restrictions & Rights:
CC0
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National Portrait Gallery Collection
Data Source:
National Portrait Gallery
GUID:
http://n2t.net/ark:/65665/sm48146000d-a0a7-4c86-bbd5-9ed813ce2cd0
EDAN-URL:
edanmdm:npg_AD_NPG.95.2.17

Pictures of the War, Headquarters of Field Officer of Trenches, Second Parallel

Artist:
Mathew Brady Studio, active 1844 - 1894  Search this
Medium:
Lantern slide
Dimensions:
Image/Sight: 6.9 × 7.4 cm (2 11/16 × 2 15/16")
Plate: 8.4 × 10.2 × 0.3 cm (3 5/16 × 4 × 1/8")
Type:
Photograph
Date:
1860-65
Topic:
Costume\Headgear\Hat  Search this
Exterior  Search this
Weapon  Search this
Weapon\Gun\Rifle  Search this
Weapon\Sword  Search this
Personal Attribute\Facial Hair\Mustache  Search this
Personal Attribute\Facial Hair\Beard  Search this
Home Furnishings\Furniture\Bed\Cot  Search this
Lantern slide  Search this
Container\Barrel  Search this
Costume\Dress Accessory\Belt  Search this
Credit Line:
National Portrait Gallery, Smithsonian Institution; gift of Claire Kaland
Object number:
AD/NPG.95.2.5
Restrictions & Rights:
CC0
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National Portrait Gallery Collection
Data Source:
National Portrait Gallery
GUID:
http://n2t.net/ark:/65665/sm4571eb426-d436-425e-962c-9c27695b5e04
EDAN-URL:
edanmdm:npg_AD_NPG.95.2.5

Pictures of the War, Two Finch Parrott Rifles Breaching Battery Against Fort Sumter

Artist:
Mathew Brady Studio, active 1844 - 1894  Search this
Medium:
Lantern slide
Dimensions:
Image/Sight: 6.9 × 7.5 cm (2 11/16 × 2 15/16")
Plate: 8.3 × 10.3 × 0.3 cm (3 1/4 × 4 1/16 × 1/8")
Type:
Photograph
Place:
United States\South Carolina\Charleston\Charleston
Date:
1860-65
Topic:
Costume\Headgear\Hat  Search this
Exterior  Search this
Weapon  Search this
Weapon\Gun\Rifle  Search this
Personal Attribute\Facial Hair\Mustache  Search this
Personal Attribute\Facial Hair\Beard  Search this
Lantern slide  Search this
Credit Line:
National Portrait Gallery, Smithsonian Institution; gift of Claire Kaland
Object number:
AD/NPG.95.2.6
Restrictions & Rights:
CC0
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National Portrait Gallery Collection
Data Source:
National Portrait Gallery
GUID:
http://n2t.net/ark:/65665/sm4e994d316-8bcf-4b21-98bc-8d842c97a626
EDAN-URL:
edanmdm:npg_AD_NPG.95.2.6

Pictures of the War, Two 50 Pounders, Whitworth Naval Breaching Battery Against Fort Sumter

Artist:
Mathew Brady Studio, active 1844 - 1894  Search this
Medium:
Lantern slide
Dimensions:
Image/Sight: 6.9 × 7.4 cm (2 11/16 × 2 15/16")
Plate: 8.3 × 10.2 × 0.3 cm (3 1/4 × 4 × 1/8")
Type:
Photograph
Place:
United States\South Carolina\Charleston\Charleston
Date:
1860-65
Topic:
Costume\Headgear\Hat  Search this
Exterior  Search this
Weapon  Search this
Weapon\Gun\Rifle  Search this
Personal Attribute\Facial Hair\Mustache  Search this
Personal Attribute\Facial Hair\Beard  Search this
Container\Basket  Search this
Lantern slide  Search this
Container\Barrel  Search this
Credit Line:
National Portrait Gallery, Smithsonian Institution; gift of Claire Kaland
Object number:
AD/NPG.95.2.7
Restrictions & Rights:
CC0
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National Portrait Gallery Collection
Data Source:
National Portrait Gallery
GUID:
http://n2t.net/ark:/65665/sm4050fc600-b41f-428d-b9cd-a9fa7f24b420
EDAN-URL:
edanmdm:npg_AD_NPG.95.2.7

Atlanta, Georgia

Artist:
Mathew Brady Studio, active 1844 - 1894  Search this
Medium:
Lantern slide
Dimensions:
Image/Sight: 7.1 × 7.5 cm (2 13/16 × 2 15/16")
Plate: 8.1 × 10.3 × 0.4 cm (3 3/16 × 4 1/16 × 3/16")
Type:
Photograph
Place:
United States\District of Columbia\Washington
Date:
c. 1864
Topic:
Costume\Headgear\Hat  Search this
Exterior  Search this
Weapon  Search this
Weapon\Gun\Rifle  Search this
Nature & Environment\Plant  Search this
Nature & Environment\Plant\Tree  Search this
Personal Attribute\Facial Hair\Mustache  Search this
Personal Attribute\Facial Hair\Beard  Search this
Container\Box\Crate  Search this
Lantern slide  Search this
Credit Line:
National Portrait Gallery, Smithsonian Institution; gift of Claire Kaland
Object number:
AD/NPG.95.2.8
Restrictions & Rights:
CC0
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National Portrait Gallery Collection
Data Source:
National Portrait Gallery
GUID:
http://n2t.net/ark:/65665/sm44c882827-8c83-46e2-a232-b6fbd41c304d
EDAN-URL:
edanmdm:npg_AD_NPG.95.2.8

Judah P. Benjamin

Artist:
E. & H. T. Anthony & Company, active 1852 - 1901  Search this
Copy after:
Julian Vannerson, c. 1827 - 1875  Search this
Sitter:
Judah Philip Benjamin, 6 Aug 1811 - 6 May 1884  Search this
Medium:
Albumen silver print
Dimensions:
Image/Sheet: 8.5 x 5.4cm (3 3/8 x 2 1/8")
Mount: 10.2 x 6.2cm (4 x 2 7/16")
Type:
Photograph
Date:
c. 1861
Topic:
Photographic format\Carte-de-visite  Search this
Interior\Studio\Photography  Search this
Judah Philip Benjamin: Male  Search this
Judah Philip Benjamin: Law and Crime\Lawyer  Search this
Judah Philip Benjamin: Politics and Government\Statesman\Confederate statesman  Search this
Judah Philip Benjamin: Politics and Government\US Senator\Louisiana  Search this
Portrait  Search this
Credit Line:
National Portrait Gallery, Smithsonian Institution
Object number:
NPG.2000.71
Restrictions & Rights:
CC0
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National Portrait Gallery Collection
Data Source:
National Portrait Gallery
GUID:
http://n2t.net/ark:/65665/sm46943dd25-d484-42d1-b177-dc16b1bfca75
EDAN-URL:
edanmdm:npg_NPG.2000.71

Sterling Price

Artist:
Daniel T. Cowell, active 1850s - 1880s  Search this
Sitter:
Sterling Price, 20 Sep 1809 - 29 Sep 1867  Search this
Medium:
Salted paper print
Dimensions:
Image/Sheet: 15.8 x 11.2cm (6 1/4 x 4 7/16")
Type:
Photograph
Place:
United States\Virginia\Richmond
Date:
1862
Topic:
Interior  Search this
Sterling Price: Male  Search this
Sterling Price: Law and Crime\Lawyer  Search this
Sterling Price: Military and Intelligence\Army\Officer\Civil War army officer  Search this
Sterling Price: Politics and Government\US Congressman\Missouri  Search this
Sterling Price: Politics and Government\Governor\Missouri  Search this
Sterling Price: Politics and Government\State Legislator\Missouri  Search this
Portrait  Search this
Credit Line:
National Portrait Gallery, Smithsonian Institution
Object number:
NPG.2001.40
Restrictions & Rights:
CC0
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National Portrait Gallery Collection
Data Source:
National Portrait Gallery
GUID:
http://n2t.net/ark:/65665/sm4c4e8d958-88cf-468f-b616-aa78e899f4b1
EDAN-URL:
edanmdm:npg_NPG.2001.40

John Wilkes Booth

Artist:
Charles DeForest Fredricks, 11 Dec 1823 - 25 May 1894  Search this
Sitter:
John Wilkes Booth, 26 Aug 1838 - 26 Apr 1865  Search this
Medium:
Coated salted paper print
Dimensions:
Image/Sheet: 22.5 x 17.5cm (8 7/8 x 6 7/8")
Mount: 29.6 x 24.6cm (11 5/8 x 9 11/16")
Type:
Photograph
Date:
c. 1862
Topic:
Interior\Studio\Photography  Search this
John Wilkes Booth: Male  Search this
John Wilkes Booth: Performing Arts\Performer\Actor  Search this
John Wilkes Booth: Law and Crime\Criminal\Assassin  Search this
Portrait  Search this
Credit Line:
National Portrait Gallery, Smithsonian Institution
Object number:
NPG.2002.85
Restrictions & Rights:
CC0
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National Portrait Gallery Collection
Data Source:
National Portrait Gallery
GUID:
http://n2t.net/ark:/65665/sm450f9d41f-6556-4d8e-a7e2-e4ba532defa9
EDAN-URL:
edanmdm:npg_NPG.2002.85

Hamilton Fish

Artist:
Mathew B. Brady, 1823? - 15 Jan 1896  Search this
Sitter:
Hamilton Fish, 3 Aug 1808 - 6 Sep 1893  Search this
Medium:
Albumen silver print
Dimensions:
Image: 20.9 x 15.7cm (8 1/4 x 6 3/16")
Sheet: 20.9 x 15.7cm (8 1/4 x 6 3/16")
Mount: 30.4 x 25.3cm (11 15/16 x 9 15/16")
Type:
Photograph
Date:
1869
Topic:
Personal Attribute\Facial Hair\Beard  Search this
Costume\Dress Accessory\Neckwear\Tie\Bowtie  Search this
Hamilton Fish: Male  Search this
Hamilton Fish: Politics and Government\US Senator\New York  Search this
Hamilton Fish: Law and Crime\Lawyer  Search this
Hamilton Fish: Politics and Government\Governor\New York  Search this
Hamilton Fish: Politics and Government\Cabinet member\Secretary of State  Search this
Hamilton Fish: Politics and Government\US Congressman\New York  Search this
Hamilton Fish: Politics and Government\State Attorney General\New York  Search this
Portrait  Search this
Credit Line:
National Portrait Gallery, Smithsonian Institution; gift of Thomas and Sandra Ammann
Object number:
NPG.2003.50
Restrictions & Rights:
CC0
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National Portrait Gallery Collection
Data Source:
National Portrait Gallery
GUID:
http://n2t.net/ark:/65665/sm4832e8d2e-6a0b-445a-8d00-80c50633ebd7
EDAN-URL:
edanmdm:npg_NPG.2003.50

General Henry Warner Slocum

Artist:
Unidentified Artist  Search this
Sitter:
Henry Warner Slocum, 24 Sep 1827 - 14 Apr 1894  Search this
Medium:
Albumen silver print with watercolor
Dimensions:
Image/Sheet: 40.4 x 32.2cm (15 7/8 x 12 11/16")
Mount: 40.4 x 33cm (15 7/8 x 13")
Type:
Photograph
Date:
c. 1865
Topic:
Personal Attribute\Facial Hair\Beard  Search this
Costume\Dress Accessory\Button\Brass  Search this
Henry Warner Slocum: Male  Search this
Henry Warner Slocum: Law and Crime\Lawyer  Search this
Henry Warner Slocum: Military and Intelligence\Army\Officer\Colonel  Search this
Henry Warner Slocum: Military and Intelligence\Army\Officer\General  Search this
Henry Warner Slocum: Military and Intelligence\Army\Officer\Civil War army officer\Union army officer  Search this
Henry Warner Slocum: Military and Intelligence\Army\Officer\Brigadier General  Search this
Henry Warner Slocum: Politics and Government\US Congressman\New York  Search this
Henry Warner Slocum: Military and Intelligence\Army\Officer\Major General  Search this
Portrait  Search this
Credit Line:
National Portrait Gallery, Smithsonian Institution; gift of Donald H. McKnew, Jr., M.D.
Object number:
NPG.2003.54
Restrictions & Rights:
CC0
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National Portrait Gallery Collection
Data Source:
National Portrait Gallery
GUID:
http://n2t.net/ark:/65665/sm45d5f8185-49ae-403d-b3cf-13133aadaf75
EDAN-URL:
edanmdm:npg_NPG.2003.54

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