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Union General Lew Wallace Framed Carte de Visite

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Union General Lew Wallace Framed Carte de Visite
<B>Union General Lew Wallace Framed <I>Carte de Visite</B></I></B></I> <B>Taken by Mathew Brady.</B></I> The image is matted with the visible portion of the CDV measuring 2.25" x 3.75" and the entire piece is framed to an overall size of 7.75" X 10". A brass nameplate beneath the image reads "General Lew Wallace / USA 1827-1905". The image is the work of prolific Civil War photographer Mathew Brady and is by E & H. T. Anthony from the Brady negatives. Fine condition. Wallace is probably best remembered as the author of the best-selling historical novel <I>Ben-Hur: A Tale of the Christ.</B></I> This is a handsome display piece for any Civil War CDV collector.<BR><BR><b>Shipping:</b> Framed - with Glass, Small (<a target="_blank" href="http://www.heritageauctions.com/common/shipping.php">view shipping information</a>)