1860 ' S GENERAL WILLIAM T. SHERMAN CIVIL WAR CDV PHOTO, POWERFUL POSE
Item History & Price
Original 1860's cdv photo of the famous Civil War general William T. Sherman. This example measures 3 5/8 inches long by 2 3/8 inches wide. This cdv has some brown age spots & some soiling. There is some wear around the edges. Also, there is trim at the top & right borders which was performed in period to expedite album insertion. This photo, although unmarked, was taken by Mathew Brady in 1865. It is interesting to note that Sherman is wearing a black mourning ribbon in respec...t for Lincoln who was shot shortly before. This is tied to his arm (viewer's right). Small fragment shows projecting from his arm. Also, he is wearing a medal.
Other examples are of this photo are known which have a Mathew Brady rights statement & a date of 1865 at the bottom front border as well as the Mathew Brady, Washington, D.C. back print. As mentioned, our example does not have the Brady markings. To our encounter, easily the most powerful photo ever taken of this famous general. The example we are offering of this very famous Brady photo has especially rich contrasts.
Please examine the photos closely and purchase based on your own judgement as to condition and value. This item is inventory #9195.
Pennsylvania residents add 6% tax or provide a valid resale number.
Shipping is free only to addresses within the U.S. The shipping quote to locations outside of the U.S. is an estimate and the actual cost may differ. We charge the actual cost for International shipping and refund the difference if the difference is more than $1.
International Buyers Please Note:Import duties, taxes, and charges are not included in the item price or shipping cost. These charges are the buyer's responsibility.Please check with your country's customs office to determine what these additional costs will be prior to bidding or buying.
Other examples are of this photo are known which have a Mathew Brady rights statement & a date of 1865 at the bottom front border as well as the Mathew Brady, Washington, D.C. back print. As mentioned, our example does not have the Brady markings. To our encounter, easily the most powerful photo ever taken of this famous general. The example we are offering of this very famous Brady photo has especially rich contrasts.
Please examine the photos closely and purchase based on your own judgement as to condition and value. This item is inventory #9195.
Pennsylvania residents add 6% tax or provide a valid resale number.
Shipping is free only to addresses within the U.S. The shipping quote to locations outside of the U.S. is an estimate and the actual cost may differ. We charge the actual cost for International shipping and refund the difference if the difference is more than $1.
International Buyers Please Note:Import duties, taxes, and charges are not included in the item price or shipping cost. These charges are the buyer's responsibility.Please check with your country's customs office to determine what these additional costs will be prior to bidding or buying.
