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Brigadier General Joseph Bailey

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Description: Brigadier General Joseph Bailey was known for the rescue of the Red River Fleet by building a dam to float the stranded ships out. He also founded the smal...
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Portrait of Lars Dahl

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Description: A portrait of Lars Dahl, the son of Andrew Dahl.
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Mrs. Belle Knickerbocker

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Description: Carte-de-visite full-length portrait in front of a painted backdrop of Mrs. Belle Knickerbocker of Shullsburg, Wisconsin. She is holding a book in her left...
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Frederick Knickerbocker

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Description: Carte-de-visite portrait of Frederick Knickerbocker of Shullsburg, Wisconsin, a member of the 1st Brigade, 3rd Division, 15th Army Corps Band. Mustered ou...
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Sient Marris

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Description: Studio portrait of Sient Marris, the 1st Brigade's quartermaster.
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Sojourner Truth

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Description: Three-quarter length carte-de-visite of Sojourner Truth. The text at the bottom reads: "I sell the shadow to support the substance. Sojourner Truth."
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Tom Thumb and Wife

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Description: A carte-de-visite of "General Tom Thumb" (Charles Stratton) and his wife Lavinia Warren, the "Little Queen of Beauty".
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Two Men in Boat

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Description: Tintype (ferrotype), studio portrait of two men in a boat in front of a painted backdrop.
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Two Men Holding Hats

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Description: Tintype (ferrotype) of two men in a studio holding white hats.
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Headshot of Anna Chapman

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Description: Vignetted carte-de-visite head shot portrait of Anna Chapman.
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Portrait of John E. Chapman

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Description: Vignetted carte-de-visite quarter-length portrait of John E. Chapman.
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Portrait of Mary Caroline Adams and Child

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Description: Vignetted carte-de-visite portrait of Mary Caroline Adams posing with one of her infant children cradled against her cheek.
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Portrait of Mary C. Chapman

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Description: Vignetted carte-de-visite quarter-length portrait of Mary Caroline Adams Chapman (Mrs. John E.). She is wearing a necklace, earrings, and a decoration in h...
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Edith Grignon

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Description: Hand-colored carte-de-visite portrait of Edith Acker with hat and parasol. She married Rossiter Grignon.

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