^#1791 ^Lot 1851 Winfield Scott

Union general (1820–1891). Rising to be one of the Union's most renowned military leaders, Sherman saw action at 1st Bull Run, Shiloh, Chickasaw Bluffs, Arkansas Post, Vicksburg, Missionary Ridge, Atlanta, the infamous March to the Sea, and the 1865 Carolina's campaign. Wet plate, albumen 2.5 x 4 carte-de-visite photo, signed on the reverse in ink, “Winfield Scott, 1863.” There is also a signature affixed to the front of the card mount. Full seated view of ‘Old Fuss and Feathers’ wearing a double breasted frock coat with epaulettes and holding his sword. Imprint on the reverse: This Picture of Lieut. Gen. Winfield Scott was made at West Point, N.Y., June 10, 1862. The subscribers claim that, for correctness of portraiture, finish and detail, it is pre-eminently the best portrait of the Great American Military Chieftain. Chas. D. Fredrick & Co., 587 Broadway, New York. In fine condition, with a light, circular spot of soiling, not affecting the facial area, and light wear.