Last updated January 19, 2026 The "Artist" Tax

What follows is an award-winning exhibit by Lyman Hensley, documenting the Civil War taxation of photographs. Published here with permission. If you have any questions or comments about the exhibit, you can reach Lyman at ilrno2@netzero.com.

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