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Crawford, Martin S., fl. 1861 Colonel Martin S. Crawford, 3d Ga. Inf. [standing full portrait as civilian]

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Gilder Lehrman Collection #: GLC05111.01.0482 Author/Creator: Crawford, Martin S., fl. 1861 Place Written: s.l. Type: Photograph negative Date: 1861? Pagination: 1 glass negative Height: 9 cm, Width: 5.9 cm Order a Copy

Carte de visite negative. Crawford elegantly dressed as a civilian, standing with one foot forward and hand draped over a stand. Crawford served as a colonel in the 3d Ga. Inf. C.S.A. He also served as Confederate Commissioner to Washington, and was a member of the Provisional Congress from Georgia. "Original collodion negative by M.B. Brady." (From note on old storage envelope from previous owner.) LIMITED USE: USE COPY PRINT.

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