Our Scouts and Guides in 1863 at Baton Rouge, Louisiana — McPherson & Oliver | DiscoverArt

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Our Scouts and Guides in 1863 at Baton Rouge, Louisiana

1863

Albumen silver print from glass negative

8.7 × 5.6 cm (3.4 × 2.2 in)

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