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Lafayette's Headquarters

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A view of Lafayette's headquarters during the Battle of Brandywine, an American Revolutionary War Battle that took place in September 1777.

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Physical Description

Format Image
Dimensions 13 x 11 cm

Collection Information

Source Collection Albertype Company photographs, circa 1880s-circa 1950
Call Number (A6)00065

Copyright Information

Copyright Status COPYRIGHT NOT EVALUATED
Unique ID
W011GS2
Legacy ID
WHi 69408

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