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Artist
Mathew B. Brady, 1823? - 15 Jan 1896
Sitter
Alexander Hamilton Stephens, 11 Feb 1812 - 4 Mar 1883
Date
c. 1865
Type
Photograph
Medium
Platinum print
Dimensions
Image/Sheet: 14 × 9.5 cm (5 1/2 × 3 3/4")
Mount: 16 × 12 cm (6 5/16 × 4 3/4")
Topic
Interior
Home Furnishings\Furniture\Seating\Chair
Costume\Dress Accessory\Eyeglasses\Pince-nez
Home Furnishings\Furniture\Desk
Costume\Dress Accessory\Neckwear\Tie\Bowtie
Photographic format\Cabinet card
Alexander Hamilton Stephens: Male
Alexander Hamilton Stephens: Law and Crime\Lawyer
Alexander Hamilton Stephens: Journalism and Media\Newspaper publisher
Alexander Hamilton Stephens: Politics and Government\US Congressman\Georgia
Alexander Hamilton Stephens: Politics and Government\Governor\Georgia
Alexander Hamilton Stephens: Politics and Government\State Legislator\Georgia
Alexander Hamilton Stephens: Politics and Government\Confederate Vice President
Portrait
Credit Line
National Portrait Gallery, Smithsonian Institution
