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Lot 078 - Pair Of Antique Illustrated Civil War–Era Carte De Visite CDV Filler Cards Depicting Union Generals Henry Wilson And Quincy Adams Gillmore
Lot 078 - Pair Of Antique Illustrated Civil War–Era Carte De Visite CDV Filler Cards Depicting Union Generals Henry Wilson And Quincy Adams Gillmore
Lot 078 - Pair Of Antique Illustrated Civil War–Era Carte De Visite CDV Filler Cards Depicting Union Generals Henry Wilson And Quincy Adams Gillmore
Pair of illustrated carte-de-visite–size filler cards featuring engraved portraits of prominent Union figures from the Civil War era. One card depicts General Henry Wilson, who later served as Vice President of the United States under Ulysses S. Grant. The second card depicts General Quincy Adams Gillmore, a Union Army engineer and general noted for his military service.
Both cards are illustrated rather than photographic and were intended for inclusion in CDV albums as representative or commemorative portraits. Each has a handwritten ID on verso. Condition reflects age, with visible toning, surface wear, and minor handling marks. No attributions or publisher information are noted.
Auction Date: 01/08/2026
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