Rare CIVIL WAR PERIOD Carte de Visite Photo Martha Washington, 1st US First Lady
Rare Antique Civil War Period Carte de Visite Photo of MARTHA WASHINGTON, Wife of George, FIRST US FIRST LADY !! DESCRIPTION: Nice, original antique CIVIL WAR Carte de Visite of her, as shown. She was the wife of the First President of the US, George Washington, and the first 1st Lady in our nation's history. Carte de Visite photos were popular during the Civil War, both by officers and military men and politicians, and also by civilians. Carte de Visites were the most popular photo format during the war years, and including famous military and political leaders in a CdV album was very popular. Also historical photos, especially patriotic figures were popular additions during the difficult Civil War years. They were celebrities and this was the best way to see them and to collect them, without having the various other methods as we have today. So this is an especially great addition to an album, and one not often seen.She was a significant figure in American history, but her pictures are quite scarce. This one was in an original Civil War period CdV album. Very clear, in excellent condition. Standard CdV measurements. PLEASE SEE ATTACHED PHOTOS!!!Please see my auction list for other interesting items!! SHIPPING TERMS:Buyer pays $5.00 shipping in the US.
Specifications
| Return Shipping Will Be Paid By | Buyer |
| All Returns Accepted | Returns Accepted |
| Item Must Be Returned Within | 30 Days |
| Refund Will Be Given As | Money Back |
| President | George Washington |
| Type | Photograph |
| Term In Office | 1789-1861 |
| Year | 1860 |
| First Lady | Martha Washington |
| Theme | Politics |
| Material | paper |
| Country/Region | United States |
| Country/Region Of Manufacture | United States |
Rare Antique Civil War Period Carte de Visite Photo of MARTHA WASHINGTON, Wife of George, FIRST US FIRST LADY !! DESCRIPTION: Nice, original antique CIVIL WAR Carte de Visite of her, as shown. She was the wife of the First President of the US, George Washington, and the first 1st Lady in our nation’s history. Carte de Visite photos were popular during the Civil War, both by officers and military men and politicians, and also by civilians. Carte de Visites were the most popular photo format during the war years, and including famous military and political leaders in a CdV album was very popular. Also historical photos, especially patriotic figures were popular additions during the difficult Civil War years. They were celebrities and this was the best way to see them and to collect them, without having the various other methods as we have today. So this is an especially great addition to an album, and one not often seen.She was a significant figure in American history, but her pictures are quite scarce. This one was in an original Civil War period CdV album. Very clear, in excellent condition. Standard CdV measurements. PLEASE SEE ATTACHED PHOTOS!!!Please see my auction list for other interesting items!! SHIPPING TERMS:Buyer pays $5.00 shipping in the US.
