An exceptional and highly unusual carte de visite photograph, featuring a one-of-a-kind chair constructed entirely of miniature cannons, photographed by Miller & Rowell of Boston. This remarkable piece of 19th-century ingenuity combines craftsmanship, symbolism, and a flair for the theatrical, making it a rare crossover between photographic ephemera and military-themed folk art.

The image is sharply focused on the ornate chair, positioned in a studio with dramatic architectural backdrops. The chair’s frame is fashioned from stylized artillery components: cannon barrels form the armrests, legs, stretchers, and structural elements, while ornamental cannonballs and ramming rods add detail. The design speaks not only to an artisan’s mechanical skill, but perhaps to patriotic or commemorative intent—possibly related to the Civil War era, when martial motifs permeated all aspects of American culture.

The verso is backmarked "Miller & Rowell, 335 Washington St., Boston" within a laurel wreath design—an established studio known for both portraiture and promotional photography. Whether this chair was created as a curiosity, an advertisement, or a tribute piece remains uncertain, but its photographic preservation is evidence of its impact. A standout piece for collectors of military memorabilia, vernacular furniture, or rare photographic subject matter.