According to author D. Mark Katz, there are 158 known photographs of George Armstrong Custer. George Custer had his photo taken by 38 photographers on 74 different occasions, from 1857 until his death at Little Bighorn in 1876. ImageDatePhotographerLocationOwnerNotes June 1857H. DavisCadiz, OhioHarrison County Historical Society A photograph of 17-year-old George Custer holding an ambrotype of his lover Mary Holland, taken by H. Davis of Ohio.June 1861George RockwoodUnited States Military Academy, West Point, New YorkWest Point MuseumGeorge Armstrong Custer in West Point Uniform, Class of 1861.July 18, 1861Unknown photographer United States Military Academy, West Point, New YorkNational Portrait Gallery George Custer as a cadet at the United States Military Academy with a Colt Model 1855 Sidehammer Pocket Revolver.May 20, 1862James F. GibsonVirginia PeninsulaLibrary of CongressLieutenant Custer with Nicolas Bowen, and William G. Jones.George Custer with William G. Jones and staff of Gen. Fitz-John Porter.May 31, 1862 Alexander Gardner and James Gibson Fair Oaks, Virginia Public DomainGeorge Custer with a former West Point classmate, Lieutenant James Barroll Washington, who had recently been captured by Union forces.George Armstrong Custer, Confederate Prisoner Lieutenant James Barroll Washington and a Young Slave.October 3, 1862Alexander GardnerSharpsburg, MarylandLibrary of CongressCuster (far right) with President Abraham Lincoln, General McClellan and other officers at the Battle of Antietam.November 1862Edward P. HippleUnknown Jack M. Streling A photograph of Captain George A. Custer.April 1, 1863 Timothy H. O'SullivanFalmouth, VirginiaLibrary of CongressGeorge Custer (left) with General Pleasonton on horseback in Falmouth, Virginia.April 1863William H. Bowlsby Unknown D. Mark Katz Photographs of then Captain George Armstrong Custer posing for William H. Bowlsby of Monroe, Michigan.Dr. Lawrence A. Frost April 1863Henry Ulke Washington D.C. George Nas A carte de visite of Captain Leroy S. Elbert and George Armstrong Custer.June 1863 Timothy H. O'SullivanFalmouth, VirginiaD. Mark Katz George Custer at Pleasonton's camp on horseback.September 1863 William Frank BrowneVirginia Heritage Auction GalleryHalf plate ambrotype of George Armstrong Custer in a Brigadier General Uniform.October 8, 1863Matthew BradyNew York National Archives, Dale Anderson and Karl Rommel photographs of Brigadier General George Custer circa 1863.October 9, 1863 Timothy H. O'Sullivan and Alexander GardnerWarrenton, Virginia David Hack and Lloyd Ostendorf George A. Custer and Alfred Pleasonton sitting together in Autumn 1863.Major General Alfred Pleasanton and His Personal Aids with General George Armstrong Custer.January 25, 1864William Frank BrowneWashington D.C.Karl Rommel Brigadier General Custer a month before his marriage.February 1864Unknown photographerStevensburg, Virginia Custer Battlefield National Monument George Custer at the headquarters of the Michigan Cavalry Brigade.February 15, 1864Matthew BradyNew YorkDarryl LyonsA carte de visite of brigadier general George A. Custer.Chester E. Nelson George Custer in 1864 with the caption "Custer".Lloyd Ostendorf George A. Custer in New York taken by Matthew Brady & Co.D. Mark Katz Unknown National Archives February 15, 1864Matthew BradyPennsylvania Avenue, Washington D.C.Library of CongressLieutenant Colonel George Custer with his wife recent wed wife, Elizabeth "Libbie" Bacon Custer.May 1, 1864 Matthew Brady & Co. Washington D.C.National Archives Brigadier general George A. Custer in May 1864.July 11, 1864Unknown photographerVirginia PeninsulaLibrary of CongressAn undated photograph of First Lieutenant George Custer with a dog.August 8, 1864Jesse H. Whitehurst Washington D.C.Harrison County Historical Society A signed photograph of Brigadier General George A. Custer taken by M.J. Powers, an employee of Jesse H. Whitehurst.October 22, 1864Matthew BradyNew YorkDr. Lawrence A. Frost George A. Custer with his wife Elizabeth Bacon.October 23, 1864New York Public Library October 23, 1864Matthew BradyNew YorkNew York Public Library Ms. Cora Bean, George Armstrong Custer and Elizabeth Bacon Custer Seated with an Open Book.October 23, 1864Matthew BradyNew York National Archives Brigadier General George A. Custer circa October 1864.October 23, 1864Matthew BradyNew York Unknown 8 photographs of George Armstrong Custer.October 23, 1864Matthew BradyWashington D.C.National Park ServicesA Long Bust View of Brigadier General George Armstrong Custer in Military Uniform.Custer in Photographs by D. Mark Katz, page 34December 25, 1864William H. BoulsbyNear Winchester, VirginiaNational Park ServiceGeorge Custer and a Group on the Porch Major General George Armstrong Custer's Headquarters Near Winchester, Virginia.1865Matthew BradyWashington D.C.National ArchivesGeorge Custer having his photo taken by Matthew Brady in 1865.January 2, 1865 Alexander GardenerUnknown D. Mark KatzA carte de visite taken by Major General George A. Custer.January 2, 1865Alexander GardenerWashington D.C.D. Mark KatzGeorge Custer with Gen. Philip Sheridan and his staff.January 3, 1865Matthew BradyWashington D.C.Library of Congress George Armstrong Custer in 1865.amerik. KongressbibliothekGeorge Custer with Union generals P. H. Sheridan, Lewis Merritt, James A. Forsyth and Thomas Devin.January 3, 1865Matthew BradyWashington D.C.D. Mark KatzMajor general George Custer with his wife Elizabeth and brother, second Lieutenant Thomas Ward Custer.Dr. Lawrence A. Frost Head portrait of Maj. Gen George Custer.Library of Congresscarte de visite of Maj. Gen. George Custer.D. Mark KatzJanuary 4, 1865Matthew Brady UnknownDale Anderson unpublished photographs of Major General George Armstrong Custer.D. Mark KatzUnknown National Archives Library of CongressA signed Cartes de visite of Major General George Custer. The photograph was purchased in 2015 by Thomas Harris, who donated it to the Liljenquist Family, who then donated it to the Library of Congress.April 12, 1865William Frank Browne UnknownCuster Battlefield National Monument George Custer, his wife and an unknown African-American woman pose for a photograph.Dr. Lawrence A. FrostMaj. Gen. George A. Custer with his wife Elizabeth.Custer Battlefield National Monument Maj. Gen. George A. Custer, his wife Elizabeth and an unidentified soldier in Custer's brigade.April 15, 1865Matthew Brady Washington D.C. Library of CongressPortrait of Maj. Gen. (as of Apr. 15, 1865) George A. Custer, officer of the Federal Army.May 1865John Goldin Washington D.C. Library of CongressA carte de visite of Major General George A. Custer taken by John Goldin.John Goldin Washington D.C.United States Army Military History Institute Washington D.C.Dale Anderson Major General George Custer in 1865.Matthew BradyWashington D.C.D. Mark KatzLibrary of CongressJohn GoldinWashington D.C.UnknownGeorge Armstrong Custer pictured as a one-star General.Washington D.C.Dale Anderson A carte de visite of George Custer published by the Peck Brothers of New Haven, Connecticut.Washington D.C.John W. PainterA carte de visite of George A. Custer in 1865.Washington D.C.Dale AndersonA carte de visite of George A. Custer wearing a hat.May 1865Matthew BradyWashington D.C.Craig Haffner A carte de visite of Major General George A. Custer, there is another proof carte de visite is in the collection of Dale Anderson.May 1865Matthew BradyWashington D.C.National Archives A multiple-lens collodian carte de visite negative of George Custer.May 23, 1865George L. AndrewsSouth DakotaNational ArchivesA famous photograph of Custer, Custer had this photograph hung at Fort Abraham Lincoln, Dakota Territory.May 23, 1865Matthew BradyWashington D.C.Library of CongressA photograph taken by Matthew Brady and his staff.Darryl Lyons May 23, 1865E & H.T. AnthonyWashington D.C.Henry Orgel George A. Custer at the Grand Review of the Armies riding atop his racehorse Don Juan.July 1865Unknown photographer New Orleans, Louisiana Private collector A tintype photograph of Maj. Gen. George A. Custer while he was in Louisiana.October 18, 1865Unknown photographerHempstead, TexasWest Point Library George Custer with his wife on horseback in Texas.Custer Battlefield National MonumentDr. Ronald BillGeorge A. Custer with his wife, Elizabeth with a kepi.November 1865Unknown photographerAustin, Texas Custer Battlefield National Monument Custer with his wife and troops at their headquarters.From left to right: Charles Kendall, two unidentified men, Rebecca and Mary Richmond, Colonel Thomas W. Custer, Major General George Custer and his wife Elizabeth, Emmanuel Custer, Colonel Jacob Greene and an unidentified person.September 1866Unknown photographerUnknown D. Mark KatzA photograph of Custer and his wife with the caption "Gen + Mrs. Custer."Henry E. Huntington Library and Art GalleryFrom left to right: Wesley Merritt, Albion P. Howe, George A. Custer. Seated: Gouverneur K. Warren, Gideon Welles, Andrew Johnson, Alfred Pleasonton, William H. Seward, Gen. Ulysses S. Grant and David G. Farragut.January 1868Jay Noble & Co. Leavenworth, Kansas Michael and Regina Swygert-Smith and the Custer Battlefield National Monument Rebecca Richmond, Charles Kendall Mrs. Mary Richmond Kendall and Lt. George Custer.February 9, 1868Unknown photographer Fort Dodge, KansasCuster Battlefield National Monument George Custer with a Full Beard in Winter Uniform, Including Fur Hat and Fringed Buckskin Jacket, Worn During the Washita Campaign.The Custer Album by Lawrence A. Frost, page 92March 1868Unknown photographerDundeen, MichiganDr. Lawrence A. Frost A carte de visite of Mrs. Rose Flint, George Custer and his wife and an unknown individual.October 1868Unknown photographerArkansas RiverYale UniversityGeorge Custer with several men of the 7th U.S. Cavalry during the Washita Campaign.November 1868Unknown photographerArkansas RiverCuster Battlefield National MonumentCuster with several Osage Indian scouts.November 1868William S. SouleFort Dodge, KansasCuster Battlefield National Monument George Custer in the Mouth of a Tent with a Spencer repeating rifle and His Dogs and Pet Pelican During the Washita Campaign.The Custer Album by Lawrence A. Frost, page 106Summer of 1869W. J. PhillipsFort Hays, KansasCuster Battlefield National Monument George Armstrong Custer, Elizabeth Bacon Custer, and Thomas Ward Custer Standing on a Porch Built in Front of a Tent.Group Including [left to right] Dr. Dunbar, Elizabeth Bacon Custer, Mr. J. R. Young, Captain Thomas Benton Weir, Nettie Smith, Lieutenant Colonel George Armstrong Custer, Mr. Lamborn, Mary McIntosh, and Lieutenant Francis M. Gibson, in Front of General Geo.page 83 D. Mark Katz's book, Custer in photosSeptember 1869Big Creek, Kansas Custer Battlefield National MonumentA buffalo hunt, from left to right: an orderly, Lt. Henry J. Nowlan, Hill P. Wilson, Cpt. Thomas Weir, 1st Lt. James M. Bell, 2nd Lt. Francis M. Gibson, George Custer, Cpt. Frederick Benteen, 1st Lt. Thomas Custer, Cpt. William Thompson and Charley Thompson.Buffalo hunt, from left to right: George Custer, Miss Talmadge, Cpt. William Thompson, Lord Waterpark, Lord Paget, Lt. Myles Moylan, Cpt. Thomas Weir, Samuel D. Sturgis, Lt. William W. Cooke, Elizabeth Bacon, Lt. Thomas Custer, Cpt. Brewster, Mrs. Godfrey, Mr. Talmadge.A photograph of George Custer (far left) with a group of people buffalo hunting.December 1869 Matthew BradyUnknown Library of CongressGeorge Custer in civilian clothing having his photo taken by Matthew Brady and was purchased by Alice H. Cox and Mary H. Evans in 1954.The Custer Album by Lawrence A. Frost, page 123Custer in Photographs by D. Mark Katz, page 88National Archives July 4, 1871Simon Wing Monroe, Michigan Monroe County Historical Commission George Custer with several veterans of the War of 1812: John Beshear, John Clapper, George Armstrong Custer, Francis Lazarre, Jean DeChovin, John B. Beaseau, George Younglove, Fred Boroff, D