Portrait of Union Army General John A. Logan, 1863-1865
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Artifact Overview
Cartes-de-visite, small, professionally made photographs on cardboard stock, remained popular in the United States from the Civil War in the 1860s through the 1880s. Many were given to friends and loved ones, but enterprising photographers also produced images of famous individuals to sell to the collecting-crazed public. Admired politicians or military officers, such as General John A. Logan, were popular subjects.
Artifact Details
Artifact
Carte-de-visite (Card photograph)
Date Made
1863-1865
Subject Date
1863-1865
Creators
Place of Creation
Collection Title
Location
By Request in the Benson Ford Research Center
Object ID
66.143.21
Credit
From the Collections of The Henry Ford.
Material
Cardboard
Paper (Fiber product)
Technique
Albumen process
Mounting
Color
Black-and-white (Colors)
Dimensions
Height: 4 in
Width: 2.375 in
Inscriptions
Text printed center back of image:
JOHN GOLDIN & CO. / PHOTOGRAPHERS / Vignette Specialite / No, 4 Market Space / Pa. Ave. / WASHINGTON D.C.
Handwritten in pencil on back:
Genl John A Logan / Brigadier General / Logan, John Alexander / 1862 / General John A Logan
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