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James Hurd
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Sixth plate ferrotype/tintype of James Hurd. Seated half figure with arm resting on cloth-covered table, wearing Union Army coat and cap, check patterned shirt, blue tinted pants, and US belt buckle. Hand-coloring on cheeks and pants, and gold details on buckle and coat buttons.
circa 1860-1869
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