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circa 1861-1865

Smoot, W.S., fl. 1860

Photograph

Title: In civilian suit, vignette bust portrait

Graphite inscription on recto "W. S. Smoot." Imprint on recto "J. Goldin & Co. No. 4 Market Space." Graphite inscription on verso "811." Photographers imprint on verso: "John Goldin & Co. Photographers. Signette Specialite, No. 4 Market Space, Pa. Ave. Washington, D.C. Additional Copies from the plate from which this picture is taken can be had if desired." The image has been painted.

GLC05111.02.1229

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