Government Coal Wharf, Alexandria, Virginia — Andrew Joseph Russell | DiscoverArt

Andrew Joseph Russell

Government Coal Wharf, Alexandria, Virginia

1863–65

Albumen silver print from glass negative

22.9 × 32.8 cm (9 × 12.9 in)

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