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Captain James Gillette

Johnson Brothers

National Gallery of Art

The image depicts a man facing forward with his head slightly turned to his left. He has wavy hair, light eyes, and a prominent nose. The man wears a dark military-style uniform with shoulder straps and buttons. There are no accessories in the image. The background is plain, and the photograph is framed with the text "Johnston Bros." and "867 Broadway NY" at the bottom.

Artwork Details

Date
c. 1864
Medium
albumen silver print (carte-de-visite)
Dimensions
5733 × 9549 px
Public Domain
Yes
Museum Record
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