Back mark:  “Wenderoth, Taylor & Brown/ Philadelphia.” Backmark inscription:  “This is a copy of the Ferrotype found in the hands of Sergeant Humiston of the 154^th N. Y. Volunteers as he lay dead on the Battle Field of Gettysburg.”

“The copies are sold in furtherance of the sabbath—school effort to found and endow the National Homestead at Gettysburg for Orphans of our soldiers and sailors, in memorial of our perpetuated Union.”

“This picture is private property and cannot be copied without wronging the Soldier’s Orphans for whom it is published./ Phila., Nov. 1867 1867.Francis Bourns, MD.  Gen. Secretary.

Front image features three small children, seated, w/names along bottom margin: “Frank…Frederick…Alice.” Image is clean and clear.  In protective plastic sheath. Excellent Gettysburg collectible.  [jp]

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