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[Pontoon Bridge on James River, Deep Bottom, Virginia]

1864–65
Not on view

Artwork Details

Object Information
  • Title: [Pontoon Bridge on James River, Deep Bottom, Virginia]
  • Artist: Egbert Guy Fowx (American, born 1821)
  • Former Attribution: Russell and Sons (British)
  • Former Attribution: Formerly attributed to Mathew B. Brady (American, born Ireland, 1823?–1896 New York)
  • Former Attribution: Andrew Joseph Russell (American, 1830–1902)
  • Date: 1864–65
  • Medium: Albumen silver print from glass negative
  • Dimensions: 12.2 x 19.3 cm (4 13/16 x 7 5/8 in. )
  • Classification: Photographs
  • Credit Line: Harris Brisbane Dick Fund, 1933
  • Object Number: 33.65.568
  • Curatorial Department: Photographs
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