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Smith, Gustavus Woodson, 1821-1896 Salt print 1/2 length seated portrait, in Confederate uniform

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Gilder Lehrman Collection #: GLC05786.20 Author/Creator: Smith, Gustavus Woodson, 1821-1896 Place Written: s.l. Type: Photograph Date: 1862-1863 ca. Pagination: 1 photograph Height: 20 cm, Width: 15 cm Order a Copy

3 stars visible. Ink drip in center of face. Ink inscription on mount: "Gustavus W. Smith"

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