Alexander Gardner
Pontoon Bridge across the Potomac

Pontoon Bridge across the Potomac

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ArtistAmerican, born Scotland, 1821–1882
CultureAmerican
Titles
  • Pontoon Bridge across the Potomac
Date1862
PlaceUnited States
MediumAlbumen silver print
DimensionsImage: 6 5/8 × 9 in. (16.8 × 22.9 cm)
 Sheet: 6 5/8 × 9 in. (16.8 × 22.9 cm)
 Mount (mount): 13 × 17 13/16in. (33 × 45.2cm)
Credit LineGift of Charles Isaacs and Carol Nigro
Object number97.628
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