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circa 1861-1865

Armstead & Taylor

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Title: As brigadier general, vignette bust portrait

Graphite inscription on recto "Brig. Genl G.A. Smith" "Brig Gen Giles A Smith." Graphite inscription on verso "Brig Gen Giles A Smith." Photographers imprint on verso: "Armstead & Taylor, Artists, Corinth, Miss."

GLC05111.02.0741

circa 1861-1865

Armstead & Taylor

Photograph

Title: Carte de visite, as brigaider general, bust portrait with beard & mustache

Lightburn, Joseph A. J. Graphite inscription on verso "Lightburn." Ink inscription on verso "Lightburn." Photographers imprint on verso: "Armstead & Taylor, Artists, Corinth, Miss."

GLC05111.02.0531