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Charles Nelson Cotton (left), Ben Cotton (right), Ben Cotton Jr., (standing)

A composite image made from a pair of postcard-size studio photographs. The composite offers a panoramic shot of these various entertainers.

Albumen paper Inscription: “1901 Photo taken in R.I.”

AmbrotypeCharles N Cotton in uniform of Company G, 59th Massachusetts Volunteer Infantry 

Ambrotype

Ambrotype (collodiom positive)

Note: Inscription: "To Brother Charlie From Rebecca"

Note: C.N.Cotton

Note: C.N. Cotton

Notes: The image numbers listed above were apparently assigned to each of the four views on the card. In some ways this card is among the most interesting of the collection. Here is Emma purchasing a card that you might expect a tourist in today’s…