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George A. Custer Carte de Visite Signed... (Total: 2 )
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George A. Custer Carte de Visite Signed "Truly Yours G.A. Custer." 2.5" x 4", with a New York Brady backstamp. A profile image of the famous cavalry general, dressed in his Union uniform. Brady took the photo on 8 October 1863 (K-20 in the catalog of Custer photos).Accompanied by a carte de visite of Custer's wife, Elizabeth Bacon Custer. 2.5" x 4", with a Monroe, Michigan W.H. Bowlsby backstamp. The photographs were given to Jessica Wood Cust, neighbor of the Custers in Monroe. A pencil notation on verso of Mrs. Custer's photo indicates that General Custer taught a member of the Cust family how to ride horseback.
Condition: Light toning and foxing to both. Writing on verso of both. Minimal wear to the corners of both. Bold signature by Custer.
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2020 April 22 Historical Manuscripts Signature Auction - Dallas #6223 (go to Auction Home page)
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