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- GLC#
- GLC05111.02.1433-View header record
- Type
- Images
- Date
- 1864/01
- Author/Creator
- Brady, Mathew B., 1823-1896
- Title
- As brigadier general, standing full length portrait with cape and hat in hand
- Place Written
- s.l.
- Pagination
- 1 carte de visite Height: 10 cm, Width: 6.1 cm
- Primary time period
- Civil War and Reconstruction, 1861-1877
- Sub-Era
- The American Civil War
Wearing his cape to obscure his rank, Meigs holds his hat in his right hand and the pommel of his sword in his left. Ink inscription on verso "Montgomery C. Meigs. Brig Genl V.Q.M.C. USA May 15, 1861" "Jan 1864" "Bvt Maj gen USA July 5, 1864. Retired Feb 6 1882 (over 62 years of age)." Photographers imprint on verso: "Published by E & HT Anthony 501 Broadway New York from Photographic Negative in Brady's National Portrait Gallery."
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