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2491
$115.00

TWO CIVIL WAR ERA GENERAL WINFIELD SCOTT CARTE-DE-VISITE’S CIRCA 1860s. First image is three-quarter length shot photographed by Mathew Brady and published by E. Anthony in New York. This CDV depicts Scott, posing in full General’s regalia, in the Brady’s studio. Brady stamp on obverse left corner. The second image was published by New York Photographic Company and is a head shot of Scott posed in uniform with epaulets, and rank stars of General. Scott, Winfield 1786-1866. Scott was known as “Old Fuss and Feathers” and the “Grand Old Man of the Army”. He served the longest active duty of any General ever in American military history, encompassing many wars. SIZE: First photo approximately2-1/2” x 3-7/8” corners trimmed at top. Second image approximately 2-1/2” x4”. CONDITION: Both images very good-fine, contrast good, minor foxing & ageing to mounts. 4-35456 RMJ1 (200-300)


Auction: Firearms - Fall 2008
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