A lot comprising of eight carte-de-visite (CDV) portraits of prominent Union generals and high-ranking officials from the Civil War, offering a captivating glimpse into America’s past. Each photograph bears studio marks on the reverse, most notably from E. & H.T. Anthony & Co., a renowned New York photography publisher connected to Mathew Brady’s National Portrait Gallery. The generals depicted include some of the most influential military leaders of the era, with many noted for their critical roles in shaping the outcome of the war.

The images are presented in period-appropriate mounts, some with handwritten annotations identifying figures such as Ulysses S. Grant, Benjamin Butler, and Ambrose Burnside. With strong clarity and detail, these CDVs provide a valuable window into military history and personalizes the stories of leadership during the tumultuous Civil War years.