^#1629 ^Lot 1687 George A. Custer

Exceptionally rare wet plate, albumen 2.5 x 4 carte-de-visite photo. Standing view in uniform with rank of brigadier general, holding his slouch hat with single star visible on the front. Backmark: E. & H.T. Anthony, New York, made from a photographic negative in Brady's National Portrait Gallery. This view was taken by Mathew Brady & Co. on or about February 15, 1864. In fine condition, with light toning and wear, and notations on the reverse. It is one of the scarcest of the Custer Civil War views to find!