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Ben Pierce

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Three-quarter length portrait of a man in long coat and hat, holding what appears to be a book. Caption reads: "Uncle Ben Pierce, oldest brother of Samuel (1 of 11 children); This Photo is for mama."

Publication Information

Physical Description

Format
Image
Dimensions
9 x 14 cm

Collection Information

Call Number
PH 934, Box 1, Folder 9

Copyright Information

Copyright Status
COPYRIGHT NOT EVALUATED
Unique ID
W013JNT
Legacy ID
WHi 138833

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