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[Col. E. D. Baker, in civilian dress]

A salt print of a photographic portrait of Edward D. Baker. With the following note: "Given to me by Father 2/10/1955 in his store room as we examined the negatives together. This is a Brady photograph which had been extensively touched up by a Brady...

GLC05111.01.0055

[Colonel Keith, in civilian clothing, touched-up by Brady]

A salt print of a photographic portrait of Colonel Keith. Research has not identified him. On verso in graphite: "No 24," "Col Keith," and "This salt print which was made in Brady's gallery and touched up for reproduction. F.H. Meserve."

GLC05111.01.0056

The Washington Arsenal

A print of a photograph showing the artillery supplies near Washington, DC. Armaments wagons identified as belonging to the First, Second and Third Batteries of the Excelsior Brigade [2nd brigade, 2nd corps]. The Excelsior Brigade originated...

GLC05111.01.0161

Washington, District of Columbia. Wiard 6-pdr. Gun at the Arsenal

A photograph of a Wiard rifle and its caisson. Approximately 60 of these artillery pieces were made at O'Donnell's Foundry in New York City. 6-pounder and 12-pounder guns were made. "U.S. 6 Pdr WIARD" stenciled in white on the front of the caisson...

GLC05111.01.0177

[Collodion glass plate negative of Robert E. Lee].

Shows Robert E. Lee as an older man in dark civilian clothing, seated in a room with an old mantel clock. The clock appears to have been insribed with "M.B. Brady, Washington, D.C." Marked in negative: "R.E. Lee." The numbers 1318 and 554 also...

GLC05111.01.0478

General Hancock, seated protrait with table and book [cabinet card] [1861-1865 ca.]

Hancok wears [braided] dress shoulder scales [epaulets] and holds his sword across his lap with his left hand. His right arm rests on a book on the table beside his chair. Inscription on recto: "Gen. Hancock." Inscription on verso: "Brady photo...

GLC05111.01.0672

Front view of White House with soldiers in front

Inscription on recto "Entered according to Act of Congress, in the year 1862, by M.B. Brady, in the Clerk's Office of the District Court of the District of Columbia." Graphite inscription on verso "White House"

GLC05111.02.0039

Vignette Bust Portrait of Pall bearer for Lincoln

Ink signature on recto "John Conness Cal." Imprint on recto "Brady Washington." Graphite inscription on verso "**Book," "John Conness, U.S. Senator Cal. Pall Bearer for A. Lincoln Apr. 19, 1865." Photographers imprint on verso "Brady's National...

GLC05111.02.0046a

Vignette Bust Portrait of Pall bearer for Lincoln

Ink signature on recto "Reverdy Johnson." Imprint on recto "Brady New York." Graphite inscription on verso "**Book," "Reverdy Johnson of Md. Pall Bearer for Pres. Lincoln, Apr. 19, 1865." Photographers imprint on verso "Brady's National Photograpic...

GLC05111.02.0046b

Mrs. Lincoln at age Forty-three

Mary Lincoln wears an attractive, dark, floral print gown and gloves. Inscription on recto "Brady New York." Graphite notation on verso 'Mother Abe." Photographers imprint on verso: "Brady's National Photographic Portrait Galleries, Broadway & Tenth...

GLC05111.02.0053

Mrs. Lincoln in white gown, vignette bust portrait

Ink inscription on label on recto "Mrs. Lincoln" covering imprint "Brady New York." Graphite notation on verso "Mrs. Lincoln." Photographers imprint on verso: "Brady's National Photographic Portrait Galleries Broadway & Tenth St. New York & No. 352...

GLC05111.02.0055

Mrs. Lincoln in white gown, vignette half-length portrait

A frontal portrait of the first lady, who is seated and holds a bouquet of flowers. Imprint on recto "Entered according to Act of Congress in the year 1862, by M.B.Brady, in the Clerk's Office of the District Court of the U.S. for the So. District of...

GLC05111.02.0056

Mrs. Lincoln in white gown, vignette half-length portrait

A frontal portrait of the first lady, who is seated and holds a bouquet of flowers. Imprint on recto "Mrs. Lincoln. Entered according to Act of Congress in the year 1862 by M.B. Brady, in the Clerk's Office of the District Court of the So. District...

GLC05111.02.0057

Mrs. Lincoln in white gown, vignette bust portrait

Right profile. A flattering portrait of the first lady. Imprint on recto "Mrs. Lincoln. Entered according to Act of Congress in the year 1862, by M.B.Brady, in the Clerk's office of the District Court of the U.S. for the So. District of New York...

GLC05111.02.0058

Tad and Willie Lincoln with Lockwood Todd

Ostendorf identifies the man as Lockwood Todd, nephew to Mary Todd Lincoln. Imprint on recto "Brady Washington." Graphite inscription on verso mistakenly identifies the photograph as "Mrs' Lincoln's children and her Brother [Robert] Todd of Kentucky...

GLC05111.02.0065

Full standing view of the Secretary of the Treasury's wife

Graphite inscription on verso "Miss Kate Chase." Photographers imprint on verso:" Published by E. & H.T. Anthony, 501 Broadway, New York, from Photographic Negative in Brady's National Portrait Gallery." Cancelled orange two-cent tax stamp on verso...

GLC05111.02.0084

William Dennison, Vignette bust portrait of Lincoln's 2nd Post-Master General, 1864-1866

Also served as Governor of Ohio. Imprint on recto "Entered according to Act of Congress by M.B. Brady & Co. in the year 1865 in the Clerk's Office of the District Court of the District of Columbia." Graphite inscription on verso "[struck] Dennison"...

GLC05111.02.0085

Carte de visite bust portait of Lincoln's 3rd Secretary of the Treasury, 1865

Imprint on recto "Entered according to Act of Congress by M.B.Brady & Co. in the year 1865 in the Clerk's Office of the District Court of the District of Columbia." Graphite inscription on verso "McCulloch Sech of Treas." "Hugh." Photographers...

GLC05111.02.0091

Standing view of trapper who gave elk-horn chair to Lincoln

Leaning against his rifle. Imprint on recto "California Hunter and Trapper, who presented President Lincoln with the elk-horn Chair. Entered according to Act of Congress, by Seth Kinman, in the year 1865 in the Clerk's Office of the District Court...

GLC05111.02.0132

Elk-Horn Chair, presented by Seth Kinman

Imprint on recto "Presented to President Lincoln, Nov. 26, 1864 by Seth Kinman, the California Hunter and Trapper. Entered according to Act of Congress by Seth Kinman, in the year 1864, in the Clerk's Office of the District Court for the District...

GLC05111.02.0133

Vignette bust view of the Senator from N. H.

Ink signature on recto "Danl Clark." Graphite inscription on verso "**Book." Photographers imprint on verso: "Brady's National Photographic Portrait Galleries, Broadway & Tenth Street, New York, & No 352 Pennsylvania Av Washington D.C."

GLC05111.02.0143

Martha Douglas, seated view of Senator's wife in mourning

Mrs. Douglas in dark dress wearing a large cross around her neck. Dating based on Senator Douglas's death. Graphite inscription on verso "Mrs Douglass" "Return to ORB" "5427/2-1/133/Setiy" "WYI 209" "W20" "443." Photographers imprint on verso:...

GLC05111.02.0149

Vignette bust portrait of Ill. Senator

Harlan also served as Secretary of the Interior under Andrew Johnson. Imprint on recto "Entered according to Act of Congress by M.B.Brady & Co. in the year 1865 in the Clerk's Office of the District Court of the District of Columbia." Graphite...

GLC05111.02.0154

Carte de visite of Joseph J. Bartlett as major general, vignette bust portrait

Imprint on recto "Brady New York." Ink inscription on verso "Joseph J. Bartlett. Bv't Maj. Gen. U.S. Vols." "1866.'" Photographers imprint on verso: "Brady's National Photographic Portrait Galleries, Broadway & Tenth Street, New York, & No 352...

GLC05111.02.0220

As major, seated facing right

Ink inscription on recto "A.S. Cassidy Major 93rd N.Y." Imprint on recto "Brady New York." Ink inscription on verso "Ambrose S. Cassidy. Major of 3rd N.Y. Vol. Inf. Bv't Brig. Gen. U.S.A. Mch. 13. '65" "(1708)" "April 1863." Photographers imprint on...

GLC05111.02.0286