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Corinth. (Mississippi)

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  • PUBLISHER: Lith. of Sarony, Major & Knapp, 44 Broadway, N. York.

  • MEDIUM: Three stone lithograph,

    DATE: c.1862.

  • EDITION SIZE: Image size 17 3/8 x 22" (43.7 x 55.9 cm).

  • DESCRIPTION: This unusual view was produced during the Civil War, likely after the battle of Corinth, October 3–4, 1862, by an anonymous Union officer. The central image show the town of Corinth which is surrounded by a series of views. Clockwise from the central top vignette they are: 52nd Ill. Vol. Inft.; 66th Ind. Vol. Inft.; hd. qrs. 2d. Div. 16th Army Corps, G. M. Dodge, Brig Gen Comdg.; Officers Quarters, 81st Ohio.; 50th Ill. Vol. Inft.; Contrabands Enlisting.; Corona Fem. College - Now Hospital 1st Brig. 2d. Div. 16th Army Corps.; 2nd. Iowa Vol. Inft. (Winter Quarters.)<br><br> likely a very rare image.

  • ADDITIONAL INFO:

  • CONDITION: Fair condition, circular tear in upper affecting the decorative border.

  • REFERENCE: Not in Reps.

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