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English: Alexander Gardner, self-portrait. The Scottish-born photographer Alexander Gardner (1821-1882) was appointed a staff photographer under General George B. McClellan. He became famous for his Civil War-era images, including the aftermath of the Battle of Antietam. Image credit: Library of Congress.
Date circa 1860
date QS:P,+1860-00-00T00:00:00Z/9,P1480,Q5727902
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Source http://www.cbsnews.com/pictures/the-civil-war-the-birth-of-photojournalism/19/
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Alexander Gardner  (1821–1882)  wikidata:Q661176
 
Alexander Gardner
Alternative names
Alex. Gardner; A. Gardner; Alexander Gardiner
Description Scottish photographer and war photographer
Date of birth/death 17 October 1821 Edit this at Wikidata 10 December 1882 Edit this at Wikidata
Location of birth/death Paisley Washington, D.C.
Work period 1856-1871
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Washington, D.C.; United Kingdom; Kansas; Mississippi; Missouri; New York City Edit this at Wikidata
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creator QS:P170,Q661176

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  • 2006-08-03 08:54 Outriggr 150×180× (6567 bytes) Earliest known photograph of [[Alexander Gardner]] (1866). Source: [http://www.pbs.org/wgbh/amex/lincolns/atwar/es_camera.html www.pbs.org]

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