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An Incredible 1863 Portrait of General George Armstrong Custer Taken by Mathew Brady

Check out this incredible 1863 portrait of General George Armstrong Custer taken by Mathew Brady during the U.S. Civil War. Get a glimpse of history with CoolOldPhotos.
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This is a fantastic old portrait of General George Armstrong Custer. This photo was taken in 1863 by Mathew Brady, during the Civil War.

1863 portrait of Gen. Custer
1863 portrait of Gen. Custer

Source: U.S. National Archives

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