This is a carte de visite (CDV) photograph of Confederate General James Longstreet, published in London. The front is inscribed “Genl. Longstreet,” and the studio imprint reads “C. B. Walker fecit, 3 Pembridge Villas, Bayswater W.”

The image is an albumen print Longstreet a double-breasted military frock coat with a light-colored collar, the standard Confederate general officer’s uniform. The image is slightly soft and grainy, which suggests it was copied from an existing photograph or engraving.

On the back is the photographer’s imprint, “The Revolving Studio, 3, Pembridge villas, Bayswater. W” and, at the bottom, “Negatives kept copies can be obtained.”

The thin mount, square corners, and plain design without border rules are typical of early-to-mid-1860s cards. There’s a small stain at the lower left of the print and paper residue along the top edge of the reverse, probably from removal from an album.  [jet] [ph:L]

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