Gardner, Alexander. R. E. Lee, 1866. Hand-colored photogravure, 23 5/8 x 19 in. (60 x 48.3 cm). Brooklyn Museum Collection, X1042.136. No known copyright restrictions.

R. E. Lee

1866

Alexander Gardner

American, born Scotland, 1821-1882

Photography

Original Source

Maker/Artist: Gardner, Alexander
Classification: Photograph
Formatted Medium: Hand-colored photogravure
Medium: hand-colored, photogravure
Dimensions: 23 5/8 x 19 in. (60 x 48.3 cm)
Inscribed: Lower left on mat in plate: "A. Gardner Photographers"; lower center on mat in plate: "Entered according to act of Congress in the year 1866, by A. Gardner in the Clerk's Office of the District Court of the District of Columbia"; lower right on mat in plate: "511 Seventh Street. Washington"; lower center on mat in plate: "R E Lee"; lower center on mat in plate: "Published by Philp & Solomons, Washingtong D.C."
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