Brady's National Photographic Portrait Galleries

American, 1860 - 1875

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The image shows a man from the waist up, seated and slightly turned to the side. He has prominent facial features with a strong jawline and a mustache. His hair is long and wavy, extending past his shoulders. He is wearing a dark military uniform with buttons and a light necktie. On his shoulders, he has insignias. He is also wearing a wide-brimmed hat with a pin on the front. The background is a neutral tone.
Brady's National Photographic Portrait Galleries, E. & H.T. Anthony, General George Armstrong Custer, 1865, albumen silver print (carte-de-visite), Pepita Milmore Memorial Fund, 2019.12.6

General George Armstrong Custer

Brady's National Photographic Portrait Galleries, E. & H.T. Anthony · 1865 · albumen silver print (carte-de-visite) ·  Accession ID  2019.12.6
The image depicts a man's upper body in a three-quarters view. The man is seated with his arms crossed over his chest and facing slightly to the right. He has a stern expression with distinct facial features, including a prominent brow, deep-set eyes, and a full beard that is dark with lighter patches. His hair is short and slightly tousled. He wears a military uniform with a stiff collar, epaulettes on his shoulders, buttons, and rank insignias. The background is plain and neutral.
Brady's National Photographic Portrait Galleries, E. & H.T. Anthony, General William Tecumseh Sherman, 1865, albumen silver print (carte-de-visite), Pepita Milmore Memorial Fund, 2019.12.8

General William Tecumseh Sherman

Brady's National Photographic Portrait Galleries, E. & H.T. Anthony · 1865 · albumen silver print (carte-de-visite) ·  Accession ID  2019.12.8
The artwork is a sepia-toned photograph showing a man from the waist up. He is standing upright with one hand behind his back. He has facial hair, including a beard that frames his chin, and his hair is combed back. He is dressed in formal attire, consisting of a dark suit with a vest underneath and a white collared shirt paired with a bow tie. The background is plain, with a slight texture visible on the left side.
Brady's National Photographic Portrait Galleries, E. & H.T. Anthony, Abraham Lincoln, 1864, albumen silver print (carte-de-visite), Pepita Milmore Memorial Fund, 2019.12.1

Abraham Lincoln

Brady's National Photographic Portrait Galleries, E. & H.T. Anthony · 1864 · albumen silver print (carte-de-visite) ·  Accession ID  2019.12.1
The image shows five men from the waist up, outside a canvas tent, with more tents visible in the background. Two men are standing, while three are seated. The standing man on the left holds a rifle and wears a military cap and a uniform jacket with his hands gloved, while the other standing man is wearing a similar military cap and uniform. The seated men have a more relaxed posture; one is seated in a chair with his hands clasped, another is sitting on a box with his hands resting on his knees, and the third is crouched beside the tent. The men have various facial hair styles, ranging from clean-shaven to having full beards, and they wear military-style caps. Their clothing consists of dark shirts; one man, seated on the right, wears a brimmed hat and suspenders. The background consists of other canvas tents, indicating a campsite setting during the daytime.
Brady's National Photographic Portrait Galleries, E. & H.T. Anthony, Camp Scene, 1862, albumen silver print (carte-de-visite), Pepita Milmore Memorial Fund, 2019.12.18

Camp Scene

Brady's National Photographic Portrait Galleries, E. & H.T. Anthony · 1862 · albumen silver print (carte-de-visite) ·  Accession ID  2019.12.18
The image is of a brick building with a sign that reads "PRICE, BIRCH & CO. DEALERS IN SLAVES." A tree and horse-drawn carriage are in front of the building. The scene shows a winter setting with sparse surroundings. The photograph is presented in a 19th-century stereographic format with an orange border.
Brady's National Photographic Portrait Galleries, Taylor & Huntington, "Slave Pen, Alexandria, Virginia", 1862, stereoscopic albumen silver prints, Ross J. Kelbaugh Collection, Purchased with support from the Ford Foundation, 2023.39.2

"Slave Pen, Alexandria, Virginia"

Brady's National Photographic Portrait Galleries, Taylor & Huntington · 1862 · stereoscopic albumen silver prints ·  Accession ID  2023.39.2
The image depicts a man standing upright and facing the viewer. He is holding a rifle with a bayonet attached, resting it on the ground. The man has a serious expression, a neat mustache, a short beard, and wears a military uniform with a brimmed cap. He stands on a patterned floor against a textured neutral backdrop. Nearby, there is a bundle of fabric or possibly a flag and a small architectural feature partially visible on the right side.
Brady's National Photographic Portrait Galleries, E. & H.T. Anthony, Francis E. Brownell, 1861, albumen silver print (carte-de-visite), Pepita Milmore Memorial Fund, 2019.12.11

Francis E. Brownell

Brady's National Photographic Portrait Galleries, E. & H.T. Anthony · 1861 · albumen silver print (carte-de-visite) ·  Accession ID  2019.12.11
The image shows the upper half of a man's body, from just above the waist. The man is seated and positioned slightly at an angle, with his body turned to the left while his face looks directly at the camera. He has distinct facial features including a prominent forehead, deep-set eyes, and noticeable sideburns that extend almost from his curly dark hair. He is wearing a formal dark uniform adorned with multiple rows of shiny buttons and a visible rank insignia on his shoulder. The plain, neutral-toned background emphasizes the subject.
Brady's National Photographic Portrait Galleries, E. & H.T. Anthony, General Abram Duryée, c. 1862, albumen silver print (carte-de-visite), Pepita Milmore Memorial Fund, 2019.12.9

General Abram Duryée

Brady's National Photographic Portrait Galleries, E. & H.T. Anthony · c. 1862 · albumen silver print (carte-de-visite) ·  Accession ID  2019.12.9
The image depicts a woman from the midriff up, with neatly styled hair adorned with flowers. She has a composed expression, wearing an elaborate dress with lace bodice and draped sleeves. Accessories include a bracelet, pearls, and earrings. She holds a small bouquet of flowers close to her chest. The background is plain.
Brady's National Photographic Portrait Galleries, E. & H.T. Anthony, Mary Todd Lincoln, 1861, albumen silver print (carte-de-visite), Pepita Milmore Memorial Fund, 2019.12.2

Mary Todd Lincoln

Brady's National Photographic Portrait Galleries, E. & H.T. Anthony · 1861 · albumen silver print (carte-de-visite) ·  Accession ID  2019.12.2
The image shows two identical rocking chairs placed side by side against a plain backdrop with a pattern of panels. The chairs are upholstered with a tufted pattern and ornate wooden armrests and frames. The color palette is dominated by sepia tones, giving the image a vintage appearance. The chairs appear in the foreground, while the backdrop remains simple.
Brady's National Photographic Portrait Galleries, E. & H.T. Anthony, "The Chair That President Lincoln Occupied at the Time of His Assassination at Ford's Theater", c. 1865, stereoscopic albumen silver print, Gift of Thomas Harris, in memory of Shirlee A. Harris, 2018.195.3

"The Chair That President Lincoln Occupied at the Time of His Assassination at Ford's Theater"

Brady's National Photographic Portrait Galleries, E. & H.T. Anthony · c. 1865 · stereoscopic albumen silver print ·  Accession ID  2018.195.3
The image shows two individuals with rifles standing by the corner of a wooden building. One person is standing and aiming a rifle through a window of the building while the other is crouched and also aiming a rifle, using a large barrel for cover. The building is made of horizontal wooden planks with open windows, one of which has a wooden shutter. Debris and rocks are scattered around the base of the building, and there is a patch of dirt in the foreground. The image is framed in yellow with the text "Photographic History" and "The War for the Union."
Brady's National Photographic Portrait Galleries, E. & H.T. Anthony, "Colored Pickets on Duty Near Dutch Gap", c. 1864, stereoscopic albumen silver print, Ross J. Kelbaugh Collection, Purchased with support from the Ford Foundation, 2023.39.194

"Colored Pickets on Duty Near Dutch Gap"

Brady's National Photographic Portrait Galleries, E. & H.T. Anthony · c. 1864 · stereoscopic albumen silver print ·  Accession ID  2023.39.194