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Mathew B. Brady, Mammoth Civil War Photograph

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Mathew B. Brady Mammoth Civil War Photograph of a Company of Soldiers and Officers

Mathew B. Brady, Signed in Plate Original Photograph, 13.75" x 21.25", of a Company of Civil War Soldiers, Choice Extremely Fine.
The photograph itself measures a huge 13.75" x 21.25", and is mounted on a 16" x 23.5" piece of cardboard. The name "Brady" appears as part of the photographic plate in the lower right corner. There is a one inch tear to the left end of the photograph, but otherwise it is in great condition. This unlabeled and undated photograph depicts about 100 uniformed Civil War soldiers, with weapons, standing at rest, and three officers and a civilian in the center. The group is posed in front of what appears to be a government building, perhaps in Washington, D.C., where Brady had a studio. The initials "F. C. L." have been penciled in at the bottom with a line pointing to the officer in the front row (probably a Captain). No doubt these are his initials. With some research his identity might be discovered. A few faces in the back row have been inked out, perhaps because they were simply bystanders. Exceedingly Rare, this is the first of these we have ever offered.

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