Observed arrival · 2026-10-18

The Face of Joseph

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Editorial interest 78/100 Selection signal · not a rating of the site

A long-running investigation into whether a nineteenth-century photograph depicts Joseph Smith Jr.

Landing page captured for the 2026-10-18 issue.

For: Readers curious about Joseph Smith portrait history
Worth noticing: The comparison points to details including a missing “S” on the cravat and differences in the nose and eyes.

Field notes

The homepage offers both a short route through six exhibits and links for readers who want to go deeper. Its timeline traces entries back to 2009, while the comparison section names visual differences between the photograph and an RLDS painting. The page presents the identification as a question for visitors to examine, not as an independently verified conclusion.

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✦PrettyNotable craft visible

●ProPolished or operationally mature

◎NicheUnusually specific use

◉HumanPersonal, local, civic, or handmade

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